Principal Usability Engineer – Implantable Medical Devices – Oxford
We are working with a pioneering medical technology company in Oxfordshire to recruit a Principal Usability Engineer who will lead the design and evaluation of intuitive, user-centred implantable devices. This is a rare opportunity to shape how surgical teams and clinicians interact with transformative technologies, ensuring that every touchpoint is purposeful, accessible, and grounded in real-world clinical workflows.
The role is based in Oxfordshire and offers hybrid working, with three days on-site including Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Occasional travel to partner sites across Europe will be required, so a willingness to travel is essential. This is a direct hire with a medical devices company, not a design consultancy.
You will champion usability across the full product lifecycle, from early concept development to post-market evaluation. Working closely with engineering, clinical, and design teams, you will ensure that user needs drive design decisions rather than simply meeting regulatory compliance. Your work will span formative and summative usability studies, interface refinement, and continuous evaluation of user experience across a portfolio of implantable technologies.
You will lead usability studies in clinical and simulated environments, translate user insights into actionable design inputs, and collaborate with industrial designers, software engineers, and systems teams to refine workflows and interactions. You will contribute to usability documentation for regulatory submissions, represent usability in design reviews and stakeholder presentations, and mentor internal teams while managing external partners.
To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong background in usability engineering, UX design, or human-computer interaction within regulated environments. Experience with surgical or implantable medical technologies is highly desirable. You should be confident in leading usability studies, synthesising complex user data into clear design direction, and communicating effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Familiarity with tools such as Axure, Figma, or Adobe XD is beneficial, alongside a proactive mindset and a deep empathy for users.
This is more than a technical leadership position. It is a chance to influence how innovative medical technologies are experienced in real-world clinical settings. You will be joining a company that values design thinking, continuous learning, and meaningful impact.
The role offers a competitive package including shares or equity, life assurance, pension, private healthcare, income protection, and an employer discount scheme—benefits more commonly found in larger organisations.
To learn more, contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240. Alternatively, submit your CV and a member of our team will be in touch.....Read more...
Our client, a leading Pharmaceutical Company in Cambridgeshire, is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team on an initial 12 month contract. As the Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for providing subject matter expertise to medical device and combination product development programmes throughout the product lifecycle. This role offers hybrid working (50% onsite).
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your duties as the Quality Engineer will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
1. As the Quality Engineer, you will lead design control and risk management activities for combination product development programmes, ensuring deliverables are appropriately authored, approved, and maintained to support clinical trials and commercial licensures.
2. As the Quality Engineer, you will support and facilitate effective risk management activities at external design companies and manufacturing facilities related to assigned projects.
3. As the Quality Engineer, you will ensure combination product development activities are compliant with quality and regulatory standards, both internal and external.
4. As the Quality Engineer, you will provide input and support to design validation including, but not limited to, human factors engineering assessments.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Quality Engineer we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
1. Relevant degree in a science or engineering discipline such as chemistry, biology, biomedical sciences, mechanical engineering, materials sciences, or chemical engineering.
2. Proven industry experience in the pharmaceutical combination product and/or device industries.
3. A working knowledge and practical experience with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR 820, 21 CFR 4, and the EU Medical Devices Regulation.
Key Words:
Design Control / Risk Management / Medical Device / Combination Product / Pharmaceutical / Cambridge / Quality Standards / Regulatory Compliance / Human Factors Engineering
Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the Life Science sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.....Read more...
NPI Engineer – Clinical Diagnostics
Newton Colmore is representing a medical devices company based in Cambridge, recognised as an industry leader in novel clinical diagnostics technology. This organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering life-changing healthcare solutions through engineering and manufacturing excellence.
Due to continued growth and expansion of their product portfolio, they are seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to join their manufacturing transfer team.
The Role
This is a great opportunity for an NPI engineer to play a pivotal role in bringing innovative medical devices from concept through to commercial production. You will be at the heart of new product introduction (NPI) activities, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product launches.
Key Responsibilities
Design for Manufacturing (DfM) & Transfer:
Lead design for manufacturing initiatives, working collaboratively with R&D teams to improve product designs for efficient, scalable production
Drive technology transfer activities from development through to full-scale manufacturing
Develop and implement manufacturing strategies for new product introductions
Conduct manufacturing feasibility assessments and risk analyses
Process Development & Optimisation:
Design, develop and validate manufacturing processes for medical device production
Create detailed manufacturing procedures, work instructions and quality control protocols
Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
Support scale-up activities from pilot production to commercial volumes
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Partner with quality assurance teams to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the manufacturing process
Work closely with supply chain and procurement teams on vendor qualification and component sourcing
Collaborate with project management teams to ensure timely delivery of NPI milestones
Essential Requirements
Ideally around five years in manufacturing engineering within a medical devices or biotechnology environment. Flexible for the right candidate.
Proven experience in design for manufacturing and new product introduction
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, assembly, and quality control systems
Experience with manufacturing transfer projects and scale-up activities
Understanding of medical device regulations (ISO 13485, FDA QSR, MDR) is highly desirable
Proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing analysis tools
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ideally educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
What's On Offer
Competitive salary commensurate with experience – flexible from mid-level to senior.
Comprehensive benefits package including bonus, healthcare, pension, and much more.
Opportunity to work with complex medical technology that makes a real difference to patients
Professional development opportunities and career progression
Cooperative, innovative working environment with world-class engineering teams
Next Steps
This is a confidential search being conducted on behalf of our client. For a discrete, confidential discussion about this exceptional opportunity, please contact:
Matt Lowdon Founder 0121 268 2240 / hello @ newtoncolmore . com
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Due to the confidential nature of this search, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with full company details.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
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Senior Human Factors Engineer - Medical Technology
Medical Technology + Design + Usability
Newton Colmore is working with a medical devices company in Cambridgeshire and we are helping them find their next human factors expert. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care by designing and optimising handheld medical devices that patients use in their daily lives.
Working at the intersection of engineering, psychology, and healthcare, you'll be responsible for ensuring medical devices are not only clinically effective but also intuitive, safe, and accessible for diverse patient populations.
Key Responsibilities;
Lead human factors engineering activities throughout the product development lifecycle for handheld medical devices
Design and conduct usability studies, risk assessments, and human factors validation testing
Collaborate with clinical teams, product managers, and engineering teams to translate user needs into device requirements
Develop user interface designs that prioritize patient safety, usability, and accessibility
Ensure compliance with relevant medical device regulations (FDA, CE marking, ISO standards)
The things that we are looking for;
A good amount of experience in human factors engineering, preferably in medical devices or healthcare technology
Strong understanding of human factors principles and methodologies
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Factors Engineering, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
Experience with medical device regulatory requirements (FDA 510(k), CE marking processes)
Proficiency in usability testing methods, statistical analysis, and user research techniques
Knowledge of accessibility standards and designing for diverse user populations
Excellent communication skills and ability to present findings to cross-functional teams
Experience with design tools and prototyping methods
What the company is offering;
Opportunity to directly impact patient outcomes through innovative medical technology
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment that has been nurtured to create a free-thinking and innovative space for designers and inventors.
Professional development and training opportunities – the company have a strong track record of retention and progression.
Bonus scheme based on company performance.
Next Steps
This is a confidential search being conducted on behalf of our client. For a discrete, confidential discussion about this exceptional opportunity, please contact on the below details or simply make an application:
Matt Lowdon Founder – Newton Colmore 0121 268 2240 / hello @ newtoncolmore . com
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Due to the confidential nature of this search, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with full company details.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
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