Contract Manufacturing Specialist - Injection Moulding

Kaleido; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ViCentra in Utrecht is hiring a Contract Manufacturing Specialist, Injection Moulding, to lead the industrialisation of high-precision plastic parts on the factory floor. You will work closely with CMOs and critical suppliers to keep quality, delivery, capacity and cost on target.

This hands-on role requires problem solving in a fast-growing MedTech environment. You will drive continuous improvement, support NPI activities, and help ensure processes meet regulatory requirements while scaling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering.
• About 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering or industrialisation.
• Hands-on experience with external manufacturers producing high-volume plastic parts.
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple operational and project activities in a fast-paced setting.
• Fluent written and spoken English; ISO 13485 exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary operational contact for CMOs and injection moulding suppliers on manufacturing topics.
• Support scaling and capacity expansion for injection moulded parts across suppliers.
• Coordinate industrialisation projects, drive yield, throughput, cost, and process stability.
• Track KPIs (cycle time, OEE, yield, scrap) and support root cause actions with teams.
• Facilitate project and performance meetings and ensure follow-up on actions.
• Support NPI and product changes for injection moulded parts and feedback into manufacturing.
• Assist verification/validation of processes to meet regulatory requirements.

Job description

Join ViCentra – Empower Bold Change in MedTech

Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Hybrid or On-site

Making Every Move Matter

AtViCentra, we’re on a mission to make living with diabetes easier, by designing simple, beautiful, and effective solutions that fit people’s lives — not the other way around.We combine technological innovation with human-centered design to empower people with more freedom, confidence, and life on their terms. Our values;Be Bold, Build Trust, Focus on the Customer and Deliver Excellence drive everything we create and every decision we make.

We believe that when ambition meets purpose, remarkable things happen. If you thrive in a space where ideas accelerate, challenges spark growth, and making a difference is the goal, ViCentra is your next great adventure.

Your Impact

As Contract Manufacturing Specialist, Injection Moulding, you will help turn ViCentra's ambition to scale into reality on the factory floor. Working hand in hand with our Contract Manufacturing Organisations and critical suppliers, you will be the operational driving force behind the high precision plastic parts that make our wearable insulin devices possible, keeping quality, delivery, capacity, and cost on target every step of the way.

This is a role where hands-on problem solving meets real impact. As we scale production to reach more people living with diabetes, you will be the person who keeps industrialisation projects moving, resolves process issues at the source, and builds the supplier partnerships that make growth dependable. Every improvement you drive brings a life changing device closer to the people who need it.

What You’ll Take On

In your role, you will:

• Act as the primary operational point of contact for assigned CMOs and critical injection moulding suppliers on day-to-day manufacturing, assembly, and engineering topics.

• Support scaling and capacity expansion for injection moulded parts across our contract manufacturers and critical suppliers.

• Coordinate injection moulding industrialisation projects, driving yield improvement, throughput optimisation, cost reduction, and process stabilisation.

• Track key injection moulding KPIs such as cycle time, OEE, yield, and scrap, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions with CMO and supplier teams.

• Facilitate recurring project and performance meetings, tracking priorities and following up on agreed actions and commitments.

• Support NPI and product change activities for injection moulded parts, coordinating builds, process readiness, and manufacturing feedback.

• Support verification and validation of injection moulding processes, machines, and equipment (including IQ/OQ/PQ) to meet Medical Device Regulation requirements.

• Champion continuous improvement between ViCentra and its suppliers using Lean and structured problem solving methodologies.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Around 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialisation, supply chain engineering, or project-based roles within an outsourced manufacturing environment, ideally with exposure to injection moulding of plastic components.

• Hands-on experience working with external manufacturers or suppliers producing high volume, high precision plastic components.

• A solid understanding of injection moulding process troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

• The ability to manage operational and project activities in parallel in a fast-paced, scaling environment.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and structured communication skills, with fluent written and spoken English.

• Experience in medical devices or other regulated industries (ISO 13485) is a strong plus.

• Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies, and experience supporting NPI into manufacturing, are welcome.

• Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g. Minitab), mould flow analysis, or 3D CAD/SolidWorks is a bonus.

Life at ViCentra

Working at ViCentra means joining a team defined by:

• Courage to create:We experiment, challenge norms, and learn fast.

• Trust above all:Integrity, honesty, and openness shape our relationships.

• Customer-first mindset:Every idea is measured by the impact on those we serve.

• A drive for excellence:We hold ourselves to the highest standard because lives depend on it.

Our days move fast, fueled by curiosity, diverse perspectives, and a love for collaboration. Here, you can shape and be shaped by groundbreaking work in MedTech.

Grow With Purpose

• Harness your talent for a mission that truly matters.

• Enjoy creative freedom, supportive teamwork, and room to lead initiatives.

• Make a direct impact in people’s lives, today and into the future.

• Be surrounded by innovators who challenge and cheer you on.

Every Journey Starts Somewhere — Make Yours Count Here

We believe a powerful team is built on unique backgrounds and points of view. If this opportunity excites you but you’re unsure if you fit every bullet, we want to hear your story. At ViCentra, it’s your potential and passion that catch your eye.