MedTech Injection Moulding Operations Specialist

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

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