Project Engineer

Project Engineer | R&D | Chelmsford Salary: £50k-£60k + Benefits Role Overview Senior Project Engineer joined a global lab tech firm in Chelmsford. Lead mechanical design in an Agile, highly regulated medical environment, driving products from concept to compliance. Key Responsibilities Design: Develop medical mechanical systems meeting customer/business needs. Documentation: Create prototype/tooling drawings; maintain ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance. Testing: Lead testing strategies, guide engineers, and iterate designs via data analysis. Leadership: Act as team ambassador; manage backlogs and project dependencies. Strategy: Identify high-value innovations for the technology roadmap. Quality: Technical root cause analysis and risk assessment for field complaints. Requirements Education: BSc Mechanical Engineering. Experience: Strong track record in mechanical New Product Development (NPD). Technical: SolidWorks (preferred); phase-gate processes (DFM, FMEA, ISO 9001). Skills: Project management, cross-functional leadership, and Agile/Six Sigma (plus). Analytical: Strong problem-solving and communication skills