R&D Engineer II — Medical Device Manufacturing

FMX Fortimedix Surgical BV; Geleen; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is hiring an R&D Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for advanced medical devices. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to drive manufacturability and cost efficiency, using Lean Six Sigma and hands-on with laser cutting, laser welding, automated assembly, and optical measurement systems.

You will validate processes, support product design improvements, and participate in a full transfer from concept to market launch, ensuring regulatory alignment and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Lean Six Sigma qualification preferred (yellow/green belt).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes for advanced medical devices to ensure high product quality, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Perform process validation activities understanding process input–output interactions.
• Work hands-on with high tech manufacturing technologies such as laser cutting, laser welding, automated assembly, and optical measurement systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support product design improvements and process readiness.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to analyse production processes and implement sustainable optimizations.
• Support transfer and scaling of manufacturing processes from concept through market launch.
• Document, analyze, and communicate technical results aligned with milestones and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process design

Cross-functional collaboration

Hands-on manufacturing

Laser cutting

Measurement systems

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Medtronic is hiring an R&D Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for advanced medical devices. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to drive manufacturability and cost efficiency, using Lean Six Sigma and hands-on with laser cutting, laser welding, automated assembly, and optical measurement systems.

You will validate processes, support product design improvements, and participate in a full transfer from concept to market launch, ensuring regulatory alignment and