Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Empowering careers at ARJO

At Arjo, we know what moves us. We go above and beyond for people facing mobility challenges. We take every opportunity to work and grow as one team and take pride in sharing our knowledge and experience. Does that sound like something that moves you too?

This could be your opportunity to begin a challenging and rewarding career in a healthcare company that empowers movement for people with mobility challenges.

Position:        Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Location:        Cardiff, UK

Job Type:       Permanent

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Summary

Design and maintain the mechanical aspects of new product development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and systems for fetal monitors and Doppler scanners using CAD software.
• Create and test prototypes to evaluate design concepts and performance.
• Conduct literature reviews and patent searches to stay updated on the latest technologies and trends in medical devices.
• Perform design verification and validation testing to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and product specifications.
• Maintain detailed design documentation; design control & risk management activities.
• Cross-functional teams Interaction, including electrical engineers, software developers, and clinical advisors, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and assembly.
• Assist in ensuring all designs meet safety, functionality, and performance standards.

The Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer will have the following responsibilities:

Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• A good understanding of CAD software (e.g., Siemens NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD).
• Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point…)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of material science and thermodynamics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• An understanding of the design for manufacture of plastic components (injection moulding).

Desireable Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Previous internship or project experience in medical product development.
• Experience of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) 
• Familiarity with design verification and validation processes.
• Experience with design control and risk management activities.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards for medical devices.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and optimization for manufacturability.
• Knowledge of biocompatibility.
• Team collaboration; electrical engineers, software developers & clinical advisors.
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator.
• Rapid prototyping FDM & SLA printing experience

What we will offer in return

You will support our vision that great healthcare is always a collective first. In return, we recognize and value our global employees. You will have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with competitive package.

 Why diversity matters to us

At Huntleigh Healthcare, we believe in the power of diversity. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society, which means building a more diverse, equitable, inclusive and engaging environment – not only in the workplace, but also within the communities that we serve, work in and live in. We achieve this through a culture and mind-set that values the uniqueness of all our people.

 Where you make a difference

To us it matters not only what we do, but also how we do it. There are four components of our culture: 

Diversity & Inclusion - we view diversity as a driver of innovation & a catalyst for our global growth

Winning as a team - where members of our team are empowered to make decisions at the right level

Leadership style - being visible, connecting with others and leading by example

Our core values - Passion, Collaboration, Openness, Ownership & Excellence

Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are giving Huntleigh permission to store your information.

Closing date: 21st  November 2025

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Arjo

At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With over 6000 people worldwide and 60 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.

For more information about Arjo visit www.arjo.com