Mechanical Engineer

About Us :

At Dabster, we specialize in connecting top talent with leading global companies. We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our client's team in Southend-on-Sea, UK . Our mission is to be the foremost recruitment specialist in securing exceptional talent for a diverse range of global clients.

Who Will You Work With :

You will be working with a globally recognized medical device manufacturer committed to quality and innovation. The team focuses on the lifecycle management of existing medical products, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across design, manufacturing, and quality.

About the Role :

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support post-launch medical devices by coordinating mechanical design improvements and ensuring compliance with medical and manufacturing requirements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with regulated medical devices, design controls, and mechanical systems development in line with ISO and other industry standards.

This is a -month onsite contract role based in Southend-on-Sea, UK , with high potential for extension based on project needs and performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Support post-market lifecycle activities including design and manufacturing changes, QIS, and CAPA.

Focus on mechanical system design and integration with non-mechanical subsystems.

Evaluate reliability and risk of concepts through engineering testing and analysis.

Create and maintain design history file documentation to meet regulatory standards (QSR, GMP, ISO).

Apply Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles to deliver production-ready designs.

Collaborate with global sourcing and vendors for timely component and prototype development.

Stay updated on new manufacturing technologies and apply them to improve medical product design.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum years of professional experience in a similar role.

Strong background in mechanical design and material compliance.

Experience in sustaining regulated devices under Design Control ( CFR ), ISO, ISO, MDR.

Familiarity with medical device standardization (IEC -, ISO, EN).

Strong documentation and regulatory compliance experience (CAPA, QIS, ISO, PDD, TDP).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Strong collaboration and cross-functional team skills.

What We Offer :

Project Type : -month contract with a strong possibility of extension.

Location : Onsite in Southend-on-Sea, UK.

Impactful Work : Contribute to improving medical products and ensuring their long-term compliance and success.

Interview Process :

Expect – technical rounds, followed by a business / HR interview.

How to Apply :

If you are an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in medical device development and compliance, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your resume via LinkedIn or email it to .

Take the next step in your engineering career with a leading innovator in the medical technology field!