Mechanical Engineer- Medical Device

Mechanical Design Engineer - Medical Device

Location: Munich, Germany - on site

Company: Medical Device

Role Overview

We are seeking a practical, hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer with strong expertise in mechanical design to contribute to the design, optimisation, and dependability of production equipment within a regulated manufacturing environment. This position is centred on the technical advancement and ongoing enhancement of manufacturing equipment and mechanical systems.

You will work closely with the engineering and R&D teams to take ideas from the concept stage and turn them into detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings, supporting the handover of designs into manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Take mechanical design concepts from the engineering team and develop them into detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings
• Work closely with R&D and engineering teams on the design of new equipment, components, and product-related hardware from concept through to production
• Improve and optimise existing production equipment to increase performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Support the development and rebuilding of production equipment where required
• Review and validate designs and technical deliverables from external suppliers and partners
• Work closely with manufacturing, process engineering, quality, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and implement effective solutions
• Support the integration and commissioning of new equipment and production lines
• Maintain technical documentation relating to designs, drawings, BOMs, and equipment changes

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, or a closely related field
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience, with direct experience in mechanical design
• Strong ability to take concepts from the idea stage through to detailed design and manufacturing

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on mechanical design expertise
• High proficiency in SolidWorks / CAD, with SolidWorks preferred; NX experience would also be relevant
• Experience creating and releasing manufacturing drawings
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and how to design for manufacture
• Experience improving equipment design and resolving issues with existing equipment
• Ability to work effectively with internal engineering, R&D and manufacturing teams
• Experience working with external suppliers or technical partners
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on continuous improvement
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, international, multidisciplinary team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Desirable Experience

• Experience in medical device manufacturing or another regulated industry
• Experience with both medical device design and production equipment
• Experience with different types of manufacturing processes
• Simulation experience, such as FEA / structural or thermal simulation, including SolidWorks Simulation or similar
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma qualification (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience with DFM/DFA and FMEA
• GD&T / tolerancing expertise
• Experience with additive manufacturing / 3D printing
• Experience working with external suppliers on larger technical projects and equipment integration
• Device programming experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• German language skills would be advantageous

Language: English-speaking; German is good to have

Please apply directly.