Job Description

Owen Mumford is looking to hire two enthusiastic, skilled, and innovative Apprentice Design Engineers. Could this be your next role?



As part of the R&D department you will be working on exciting and challenging projects from conception through to production. You will have the opportunity to experience all aspects of a full medical device design role working alongside Customers, Sales and Marketing, Project Management, Quality, and Manufacturing departments.



Reporting directly to a Principal Design Engineer & Design Team leader or Senior Design Engineer you will be an integral member of the R&D Team and accountable for development within Device Research.





Please be aware this role is offered full time and will have 1 day release during the week at the chosen college or course provider for formal learning. The apprenticeship lasts approximately 48 Months and you'll complete this with gaining a Level 6 apprenticeship.

Key Responsibilities:

To gain a thorough understanding of R&D practices across Owen Mumford, learning on the job and through time with your mentor. To query / question at all times, in order to expand the apprentice's knowledge base and to insure full understanding of work instructions given and any safety implications of such instructions. To maintain an accurate and up-to-date logbook detailing training completed and work experience / competencies gained, to such standard as required by the line management and external auditors. To diligently attend training courses externally or internally within Owen Mumford and obtain a level of learning and performance that is exemplary.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Computer literate and mechanically adept Clear and concise communication skills both written and oral Excellent ability using Microsoft Word and Excel GCSEs in Maths & English or equivalent Excellent organisational skills Strong attention to detail Confident in dealing with people at all levels

What will we give you?

You will be joining a successful, privately owned industry leader who are constantly innovating and looking to improve lives, empower patients and relieve the pressure on healthcare professionals. We invest heavily in our staff and offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with the opportunity to develop within the business. Additional benefits include:

Remote working - up to 2 days per week

Flexi time - covering 37.5 hours per week with core working hours of 9:30am-12 Noon and 2:00pm-4:00pm (3:30pm on Fridays)

25 days annual leave (with the opportunity to earn loyalty days with length of service)

Company pension scheme with employer contributions

Holiday purchase scheme (up to 10 days purchased per holiday year)

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Enhanced Sickness Pay

BUPA Cash Plan

Wellbeing initiatives and support

Free parking, free tea & coffee and free fruit

About us:

Owen Mumford is a global leader in medical device design and manufacture. For over 70 years we have been inventing life-enhancing devices that are tested and proven to deliver an industry benchmark in the safety, accuracy and comfort of medication administration. This strong heritage is the springboard for our future as we help to shape the progress of the healthcare industry by bringing pioneering concepts and solutions to life in an accountable and sustainable way. Headquartered in the UK, Owen Mumford is a family-run business with a large global presence across North America, EMEA and APAC.


Owen Mumford is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. Every job offer is subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role.