Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Medical Devices 
 
Our client is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to develop, optimise, validate, and maintain manufacturing processes within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. 
 
The successful candidate will play a key role in improving production efficiency, ensuring product quality, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
 
Develop, optimise, and maintain manufacturing processes to improve quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost performance.
Lead process validation activities, including IQ, OQ, PQ, capability studies, and technical documentation.
Support equipment selection, tooling design, automation, and manufacturing process improvements.
Troubleshoot production issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to support new product introduction (NPI) and successful design transfer.
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with ISO 13485, GMP, and applicable regulatory and quality standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, reduce downtime, and enhance manufacturing capability.
 
Candidate Requirements 
 
Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
Ideally at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably within the medical device or another highly regulated industry. 
Knowledge of process validation, manufacturing optimisation, and quality management systems.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to support shop-floor manufacturing operations.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to operational excellence, process innovation, and manufacturing performance within a quality-driven medical device environment.