MedTech Injection Moulding Specialist – Scale-Up

ViCentra B.V.

Utrecht

Hybrid

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ViCentra in Utrecht is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Specialist, Injection Moulding to drive industrialisation on the factory floor, partnering with CMOs and suppliers to deliver high-precision plastic components for wearable insulin devices.

You will lead manufacturing topics, monitor KPIs, support scale-up, and ensure QA processes (IQ/OQ/PQ) align with Medical Device Regulation, while applying Lean methods to cut waste and boost throughput.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Around 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering or industrialisation.
Experience with external manufacturers or suppliers for high-volume, high-precision plastic components.
Experience with injection moulding of plastic components.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Fluent English, written and spoken.
Experience in medical devices or ISO 13485 is a plus.
Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement; NPI experience welcomed.
Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g. Minitab) or CAD/SolidWorks is a bonus.

Responsibilities

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 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 (IQ/OQ/PQ) to meet Medical Device Regulation requirements.
Champion continuous improvement between ViCentra and its suppliers using Lean and structured problem solving methodologies.