NPI & Design Transfer Manager — Medical Devices Manufacturing

Kennedy Executive Benelux; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical technology company in Utrecht is seeking a Manager Manufacturing, NPI & Design Transfer to ensure smooth transitions from product design to large-scale production. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in medical devices, strong leadership skills, and a background in Design Transfer and process validation. This full-time position offers an opportunity to lead teams in a regulated environment and ensure compliance with medical device standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in medical devices or high-tech manufacturing, including leadership experience.
• Strong background in Design Transfer, NPI, and process validation.
• Structured, communicative, and quality-driven with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transfer of new and updated designs from R&D to production.
• Manage production and engineering teams to improve product quality and yield.
• Coordinate verification and validation planning and execution.

Skills

Leadership

Process validation

Continuous improvement

Technical compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Medical device regulations

Job description

A medical technology company in Utrecht is seeking a Manager Manufacturing, NPI & Design Transfer to ensure smooth transitions from product design to large-scale production. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in medical devices, strong leadership skills, and a background in Design Transfer and process validation. This full-time position offers an opportunity to lead teams in a regulated environment and ensure compliance with medical device standards.