Lead Project Engineer Technical platform Molding

Fresenius Medical Care; Muratpaşa; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Turkey seeks a Lead Project Engineer for the Technical Platform Molding to drive global injection molding standards across sites. You will lead complex engineering projects with a high degree of autonomy and align with global engineering and operations objectives.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical/Process Engineering, 8–12 years in regulated manufacturing, and strong Turkish and English language skills (German a plus).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years of engineering experience in regulated manufacturing.
• Fluent in Turkish and English; German a strong advantage.
• Strong expertise in injection molding technologies, tooling, and manufacturing operations.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering projects in a global environment.
• Autonomy to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and optimization of manufacturing injection processes across sites.
• Independently manage engineering projects from concept to implementation, including planning, execution, budget, timeline, and risk management.
• Drive strategy with procurement on externally procured plastics parts.
• Act as the subject matter expert for injection molding and provide technical guidance.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement across sites.
• Conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and risk analyses.
• Collaborate with Procurement R&D, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Global Engineering teams.
• Provide technical oversight for validation, qualification, and regulatory activities.
• Support validation activities, including protocol writing, test execution, and documentation review.
• Mentor engineers and strengthen organizational capabilities.
• Support supplier qualification, technology benchmarking, and evaluation of new manufacturing solutions.

Skills

Injection molding

Project management

Technical leadership

Budget & timeline

Mentoring engineers

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

At Fresenius Medical Care, we are the global leader in kidney care, committed to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, innovative products, services, and care across the entire healthcare journey. Guided by our vision—Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.—we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of over 110,000 employees.

Within our Care Enablement segment, we develop and provide life-sustaining medical products, digital health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes. Our FME Reignite strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Our values guide how we work:

• We Care for our patients, each other, and our communities
• We Connect across teams and borders to deliver excellence together
• We Commit to doing things the right way— growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovation

MTI is responsible for driving global standards, innovation, and technical excellence in injection molding technologies across Fresenius Medical Care's manufacturing network. By partnering with production sites, suppliers, and cross-functional teams worldwide, the organization delivers scalable and reliable manufacturing solutions that support high-quality products for patients around the world. Join our passionate team and help shape healthcare worldwide!

Goal of function: The Lead Project Engineer Technical platform Molding leads the implementation and standardization of injection molding technologies across global manufacturing sites. Acting as a technical expert and project leader, this role drives complex engineering projects with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring alignment with global engineering and operational objectives.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and optimization of manufacturing injection processes, through project management focusing on the production from our externally procured plastics parts
• Independently manage engineering projects from concept to implementation, including planning, execution, budget, timeline, and risk management
• Drive the strategy in collaboration with the procurement team on the externally procured plastics parts
• Act as the subject matter expert for injection molding, providing technical guidance and solving complex manufacturing challenges
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and technical specifications across sites
• Conduct technical assessments, feasibility studies, and risk analyses for new technologies, equipment, and process improvements
• Collaborate with Procurement R&D, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Global Engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Provide technical oversight for validation, qualification, and regulatory compliance activities
• Support validation activities as needed, including protocol writing, test execution, and documentation review
• Mentor engineers and share technical expertise to strengthen organizational capabilities
• Support supplier qualification, technology benchmarking, and evaluation of emerging manufacturing solutions

Your Profile:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Plastic Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 8-12 years of engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment preferably within medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or other high-tech industries.
• Fluent in Turkish and English, German language skills are a strong advantage
• Strong expertise in injection molding technologies, processes, tooling, and manufacturing operations
• Proven experience leading complex engineering projects and driving technology implementation in a global environment
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Strong project management skills with experience managing budgets, timelines, risks, and cross-functional teams
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a hands‑on approach to overcoming technical challenges
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers and technical talent.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required

Our Offer For You:

There is a lot you can discover at Fresenius Medical Care, regardless in which field you are an expert and how much experience you have - all dedicated to your professional journey.

• Whether in front of or behind the scenes - you are helping to make ever better medicine available to more and more people around the world
• Individual opportunities for self-determined career planning and professional development
• A corporate culture in which there is enough room for innovative thinking - to find the best solution together, not the quickest one
• A large number of committed people with a wide range of skills, talents and experience
• The benefits of a successful global corporation with the collegial culture of a medium-sized company