Senior Mechanical Engineer in Medical Device Development (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- Project & Supplier Ownership: Take accountability for deliverables within a matrix-organized project structure; actively collaborate with external development partners and suppliers while driving your own core work packages
- Full Lifecycle Development: Lead all phases of mechanical development - from initial concept and design review through unit testing, bug fixing, and maintenance - with a current strategic focus on Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Advanced Plastics Engineering: Drive the architectural and detailed mechanical design of complex functional consumables, optimizing for high-volume injection molding and advanced plastic technologies
- Agile Collaboration: Participate in defining, estimating, planning, and executing work packages within a sprint-based Agile environment, collaborating closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Architects, and Developers
- Advanced Engineering Analysis: Define and perform rigorous engineering analyses, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Tolerance Analysis, and various physics-based simulations
- Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, driving complex technical problem-solving and taking ownership of mission-critical tasks
- Cross-Functional Reviews: Lead, execute, and contribute to comprehensive technical reviews involving diverse stakeholders across R&D, Operations, and Customer Support
Profile
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (FH / BSc / MSc) with proven relevant, hands-on industry experience
- Plastics & Injection Molding Expertise: Superior, long-term proficiency in injection molding design and plastic technologies. Ideally, you bring a proven track record of developing functional consumables with a focus on cost-optimized, large-scale series production
- Proven Lifecycle Expertise: Extensive professional experience driving all phases of mechanical development, with deep-rooted expertise in Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Demonstrated success working in multidisciplinary teams, with strong capabilities in managing external development partners and suppliers
- CAD & Standards Proficiency: Proficiency and willingness to perform hands-on CAD design (SolidWorks preferred, integrated with SAP) in strict compliance with ISO 8015 / Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) for 2D drawings and 3D models
- Analytical Mindset: A strong affinity for methodical, systematic approaches in the early phases of product development, backed by solid fundamentals in physics and engineering
- Medical Device Background: Desired experience developing complex medical systems and integrating components such as pumps, valves, sensors, and temperature control elements within a regulated environment
- Agile Adaptability: Ready and motivated to thrive in a fully agile, transparent, and collaborative team environment
- Language Skills: Professional in English is essential (project language); listening and reading comprehension in German is a distinct advantage
Benefits
- Fascinating, innovative environment in an international atmosphere
About Hays
Our many years of recruitment experience and our expert knowledge of the engineering job market make us a strong partner for engineers and technicians. We maintain close relationships with customers across all industries and therefore can provide engineering specialists with exciting projects and attractive job opportunities, drawing on your personal interests and experience. As your professional companion, we support you throughout the entire process, from the first contact to the first day on your new job – all this completely free of charge. Register now and look forward to many interesting and suitable positions and projects.
Staffing process for freelance specialists
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
- Contract with Hays
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We carry out a detailed analysis of your technical qualifications on the basis of your CV, your application documents and your profile.
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