🚀 Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a cross-functional team developing an innovative device for a major client in the pharmaceutical/biotech sector. This is a hands-on, design-focused role where you’ll contribute directly to the engineering and validation of a cutting-edge product with real-world impact.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team (Mechanical, Electrical, NPI, Industrial Design, and Testing).
• Lead the mechanical design of new medical devices from concept to verification.
• Deliver high-quality technical documentation supported by simulations and/or lab testing.
• Participate actively in design reviews and project meetings with the customer.
• Investigate emerging technologies and engage with suppliers for innovative solutions.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory, quality, and manufacturability requirements.

Key skills and experience:

• MSc (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical design for Medical Devices or Combination Products.
• Proficiency with CREO and/or SolidWorks (highly skilled).
• Expertise in dimensioning, tolerancing (GD&T), and statistical tolerance analysis.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) — particularly for injection-molded or high-volume parts.
• Experience in Design Control, Risk Management, V&V, and Process Validation.
• Familiarity with Good Documentation Practice and Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and test sample fabrication.
• Proactive, self-driven, and collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication skills in English (Italian is a plus).

€225-250 per day

3 months initially

On-site with the opportunity to work remotely once the contract has started