Why Prism Healthcare

We are providers of specialist moving, handling and bathing equipment for elderly, disabled and mobility disadvantaged clients in a range of care environments, from community care to schools, hospitals and care homes. Employing employing circa 700 colleagues, across various locations within the UK and Europe, we work with a variety of mobility equipment, including patient moving, handling, and bathing devices, committing to the ongoing safety and wellbeing of the people who use our equipment. Through our family of brands, we are best positioned to share our experience and expertise with every client and customer.

With over 30 years of experience in designing, developing, manufacturing, providing and installing bespoke mobility and care solutions, we have an established track record of working closely with carers and their clients across the UK.  The Group has grown over the last year both organically and by acquisition, with a turnover of £100M.

Role Description

As a Development Engineer, you will be responsible for New Product Development as well as supporting existing Product improvement changes within the R&D department. This is a fast moving environment where you need to be able to focus on many differing priorities during the day, whilst maintaining a calm and consistent approach with all employees. You will be responsible for using a variety of tools to ensure we develop the very best products at the most economic and viable cost in a suitably defined timeframe.

You will need to be comfortable liaising with all other departments across site and the larger business such as our sales, purchasing, quality and manufacturing teams. You will also be required to provide updates on projects both weekly and monthly to various teams.

Essential Duties

• Essential duties will include, but not limited to the following:-          
• Design Products or components using Solidworks software and present updates within NPD Monthly meetings.
• Produce drawings and specifications to enable the procurement and factory to manufacture product.
• Support the factory with all relevant product queries.
• Product development to meet various regulatory ISO standards.
• Produce and update Product Technical files.
• Scheduling and maintaining of set Project timelines.
• Producing and present updates of live projects.
• Attend ECR meetings and update documentation as appropriate
• Engage with Continuous Improvement activities.
• Research competitor products for addition design benefits.
• Perform such tasks as may be necessary for smooth operation of the factory or company.
• Work within a Group Environment of several divisions located throughout the UK across a large variety of products.

Personal Characteristics

• Impeccable attention for detail and forward-thinking.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Integrity, initiative and focus.
• Proactive, with good problem-solving skills, able to make decisions independently.
• ‘Right first time’ mentality.
• Team player but able to work independently.
• Flexible approach to work and working hours.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Broad understanding of Engineering Processes.
• Hands on approach during prototyping / training stages

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Design engineering experience
• Proven track record of introducing new products to range.
• Product development management experience.
• Technical qualification in an engineering discipline – minimum of HNC in Engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: PowerPoint, Word and particularly Excel as well as Solidworks experience.
• Awareness of general manufacturing techniques and methods.
• Commercial awareness of product costing.

So.. why us?

Alongside working in a supportive and friendly environment, you’ll also receive:

• Competitive Salary, paid monthly
• Ongoing training and development
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Pension Scheme, matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• Medicash health Plan which allows you to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical as well as physiotherapy and chiropody
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Holiday Purchase Scheme