Design Engineer

Join ViCentra Empower Bold Change in MedTech

Location: Utrecht Netherlands
Hybrid

Making Every Move Matter

AtViCentra were on a mission to make living with diabetes easier by designing simple beautiful and effective solutions that fit peoples lives not the other way around. We combine technological innovation with human-centred design to empower people with more freedom confidence and life on their terms. Our values;Be Bold Build Trust Focus on the Customer and Deliver Excellence drive everything we create and every decision we make.

We believe that when ambition meets purpose remarkable things happen. If you thrive in a space where ideas accelerate challenges spark growth and making a difference is the goal ViCentra is your next great adventure.

Your Impact

As Design Engineer you will design and develop new medical devices from first concept through to final manufacturable designs making sure every product is safe effective and built to the standards the people who rely on them can trust. Working in SolidWorks you will bring designs to life in 3D oversee the manufacture of prototypes and collaborate across the team on usability and safety testing.

This is a role where careful engineering shapes real outcomes. As ViCentra scales you will help turn concepts into dependable products documenting each phase guiding production and solving the hands-on challenges that stand between a promising idea and a device people can count on.

What Youll Take On

In your role you will:

• Design and develop new medical devices from concept through to final manufacturable designs.

• Create 3D models in SolidWorks and oversee the manufacture of prototypes.

• Provide input on assembly manufacturability usability cost effectiveness and reliability of parts against product specifications.

• Write procedures and give clear instructions to production for new products and assemblies.

• Produce reports that document every phase of the design and development lifecycle.

• Review reporting undertaken by technicians and prepare testing and design documentation.

• Run GMP process validations and complete the quality system documentation that lets new processes go live with confidence.

• Communicate effectively with management peers and vendors and keep current with relevant scientific and technical developments.

• Champion compliance with every approved quality process and regulatory legal and company standard because the people who depend on our devices are counting on it.

• Bring curiosity energy and a keen eye for detail to everything you touch always hunting for better ways to solve the problems that matter to the people who use our devices.

What You Bring

• A Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience.

• 3 to 5 years designing and developing medical devices or products in a similarly regulated industry.

• Deep hands-on knowledge of designing and manufacturing small parts (fine mechanical engineering).

• Strong SolidWorks skills paired with clear and confident technical writing.

• A self-starter who thrives on juggling multiple projects and rolling up their sleeves to solve problems in a fast timeline-driven environment.

• Fluency in English written and spoken.

• A Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering is a strong plus.

• Injection moulding design and processing experience plus time in a start-up or scale-up are both a real bonus.

Life at ViCentra

Working at ViCentra means joining a team defined by:

• Courage to create:We experiment challenge norms and learn fast.

• Trust above all:Integrity honesty and openness shape our relationships.

• Customer-first mindset:Every idea is measured by the impact on those we serve.

• A drive for excellence:We hold ourselves to the highest standard because lives depend on it.

Our days move fast fuelled by curiosity diverse perspectives and a love for collaboration. Here you can shape and be shaped by groundbreaking work in MedTech.

Grow With Purpose

• Harness your talent for a mission that truly matters.

• Enjoy creative freedom supportive teamwork and room to lead initiatives.

• Make a direct impact in peoples lives today and into the future.

• Be surrounded by innovators who challenge and cheer you on.

Every Journey Starts Somewhere Make Yours Count Here

We believe a powerful team is built on unique backgrounds and points of view. If this opportunity excites you but youre unsure if you fit every bullet we want to hear your story. At ViCentra its your potential and passion that catch our eye.