Responsibilities
- Lead the introduction of new products and packaging into commercial manufacturing, making sure every transfer meets the highest standards for quality, timelines, and budget.
- Act as a subject matter expert, guiding cross-functional teams and providing technical leadership on complex projects.
- Develop clear transfer roadmaps and keep both customers and internal stakeholders informed with regular updates and presentations.
- Take on challenging engineering problems, applying innovative thinking and practical solutions.
- Ensure all projects align with stage gate reviews and meet regulatory, quality, and business requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance products, processes, and ways of working.
- Work independently with real ownership of results, while also mentoring and supporting junior engineers.
- Build alignment across teams, influencing decisions and ensuring smooth collaboration in complex situations.
Qualifications
- A third-level qualification in Engineering (Polymer, Biomedical, Mechanical, Design) or a Bachelor’s degree in a Science/Technology/Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automation, or equivalent).
- 4+ years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within new product introduction or a medical device manufacturing environment.
- Proven project management experience, with a track record of successfully leading NPI projects from concept to commercialisation.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes for catheter-based products, such as extrusion, moulding, balloon forming, braiding, packaging, and assembly techniques.
- A hands-on problem solver with excellent technical, organisational, and communication skills
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
