Mechanical design engineer

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Mechanical design engineer

Are you ready to create and bring the latest medical technology innovations to market with us?

About us
Dune Innovation is a design agency based at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam. We work at the cutting edge of MedTech innovation, collaborating with start-ups, SMEs and multinational corporations to bring groundbreaking medical devices to market. In some cases, we even establish new ventures around these products to ensure their successful commercialization.

Our mission is to focus on the design, development, and delivery of medical innovations that enhance health and care and improve people’s lives. To anticipate growing customer demand, we are seeking talent to expand our multi-disciplinary team. The Dune team brings together expertise from Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Practice, and Project Management.

To further our goals, Dune Innovation will merge with Panton – designers for healthcare – before the end of this year. This integration will expand our team to 15 dedicated professionals, enabling us to accelerate the development of innovative MedTech solutions. With the merge, we have teams based in Deventer and Rotterdam.

What we are looking for
To expand our team, we are seeking an experienced mechanical design engineer with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proven track record in Medical Device development. You thrive on creating innovative products that enhance the quality of life and have a tangible global impact.

In short
• MSc. in Industrial Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7- years of experience in Medical Device development.
• Experience working both at a design agency and directly on medical device development is preferred.
• Eager to find creative concepts for technical challenges and making sure solutions are feasible.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to transform innovative ideas into successful products and businesses.
• Excellent communication skills to cooperate effectively with clients, clinical experts, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Experience with CAD modelling SolidWorks is a must, experience in Autodesk Inventor a plus.

What we offer
• A challenging role in a growing design agency.
• Growth opportunities towards the role of lead engineer.
• Contributing to diverse projects within a project team, working for start-ups, health care organizations and multinationals.
• Direct involvement with clinical experts, patients, clients, suppliers, and regulatory professionals.
• A personal development budget to support your growth.
• Competitive salary based on your level of experience.
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work (one day per week working remote) and the possibility of a 32-or 36-hour workweek.
• A company-provided laptop and phone to support your work.

Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of healthcare innovation!

Please contact Yoko Vermeulen at y.vermeulen@beyondsearch.nl, by phone at
+31 10 307 4129, or via WhatsApp at +31 6 8314 3506.