Mechanical Engineer

A leading medical device company developing advanced minimally invasive technologies is seeking an experienced and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join its R&D team. This role reports to the Director of R&D and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in providing hands-on technical support to subcontractor production lines, ensuring continuous manufacturing flow, rapid resolution of on-site issues, and implementation of effective engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day technical support to full turnkey subcontractor manufacturing sites

Respond promptly to production issues, troubleshoot equipment and process failures, and implement corrective actions

Act as the technical interface between subcontractor production teams and internal R&D

Collaborate with Quality Assurance to address nonconformities, support investigations, and implement solutions

Lead yield improvement initiatives through data analysis, root cause identification, and process optimization

Design and maintain manufacturing jigs, fixtures, and production tools to improve manufacturability

Support implementation of engineering changes (ECOs)

Participate in ramp-up activities including setup, training, and integration of subcontractors

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or production support within a manufacturing environment

Experience in the medical device industry - an advantage, including work in regulated environments (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA, CE)

Proven experience with NPI / TTP processes

Hands-on experience with production tooling, fixtures, and mechanical assemblies

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently on the production floor

Excellent collaboration skills with subcontractors, R&D, and Quality teams

Fluent in English - written and verbal