Senior Engineering Manager – Medical Devices (€525 Daily Rate)
• Exciting Long-Term Rolling Contract
• Lead a High-Performing R&D Team
• Contractor-Friendly, Flexible Hybrid Working
This Senior Engineering Manager opportunity offers the chance to lead a talented, multidisciplinary team within a world-class medical device innovator that's driving breakthroughs in global healthcare.
This is a long-term rolling contract with a company known for its collaborative, contractor-friendly culture and a hybrid working model that gives you the flexibility to balance on-site collaboration with remote productivity.
As Senior Engineering Manager, you'll provide both strategic and hands-on leadership — guiding your team through the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from early concept and design through verification, validation, and successful product launch.
You will:
* Lead and inspire cross-functional engineering teams delivering complex, high-impact medical device projects.
* Drive the full New Product Development (NPD/NPI) lifecycle, ensuring technical excellence, compliance, and innovation.
* Collaborate with global experts across engineering, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, and clinical functions.
* Apply strong engineering insight to overcome challenges and ensure delivery of world-class solutions.
* Promote quality, risk management, and regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, EU MDR).
Skills / Experience:
* Proven leadership within medical device R&D (Class II or Class III experience preferred).
* Strong technical and engineering background with a passion for innovation.
* Deep understanding of design controls, regulatory pathways, and quality systems.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A collaborative, proactive leader who thrives in dynamic, evolving environments.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a cutting-edge medical device development, working with a company that values expertise, flexibility, and long-term collaboration.
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