R&D Engineer

Life. Unlimited.

At

Smith+Nephew

we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

As an R&D Engineer within our Mechanical Engineering team, you will play a key role in shaping the next generation of medical devices. Based at our Hull site, this is an opportunity to work at the heart of New Product Development, where your ideas, technical curiosity and attention to detail will directly contribute to improving patient outcomes around the world.

What will you be doing?

You will be part of a collaborative R&D environment, working across the full product lifecycle from early concept

through

clinical trials and manufacturing. Day to day, you will plan and deliver engineering work packages, applying a structured, systems-based approach to development and balancing technical

rig

or, with

practical problem solving.

You will translate user and product needs into clear engineering requirements, design, build and evaluate prototypes, and work closely with Manufacturing, Marketing and Clinical teams to develop robust design outputs. You will also contribute to risk management, design

reviews, and

verification and validation activities, helping define test methods, acceptance

criteria

,

and objective evidence to

demonstrate

that designs meet requirements and intended use.

Throughout your work, you will

operate

within quality and regulatory frameworks, including ISO 13485 design controls, documenting your work clearly and accurately to support regulatory submissions and future development.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role comes from combining strong engineering fundamentals with a structured and curious approach to development work. You will bring:

A BSc or BEng degree, or equivalent experience, ideally in mechanical or mechanical and medical or biomedical engineering

Experience working with CAD tools, ideally SolidWorks, alongside confidence using standard Microsoft applications

The ability to plan,

run and assess technical trials

and prototype builds, drawing clear conclusions and recommendations

A quality focused mindset, with experience working in regulated environments and producing high quality technical documentation

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.

Inclusion and Belonging:

Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging,

Learn

more about our

Employee Inclusion Groups

on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)

Your Future:

Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.

Work/Life Balance:

Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!

Your Wellbeing:

Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income

Protection, Life Assurance and much more.

Flexibility:

Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).

Training:

Hands On, Team Customised, Mentorship.

Extra Perks:

Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.