NPI Manufacturing Engineer

Highly Competitive
  1. Permanent
  2. Manufacturing
  3. New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
Posting date: 30 Jun 2026
70066

Join our client where engineering meets impact within this manufacturing engineer position!

Proclinical is working alongside a Medical Device organisation who have an exciting opportunity open for someone to lead the transition of an innovative medical device from prototype to commercial manufacturing. You will own the end-to-end New Product Introduction (NPI) process, working cross-functionally to establish scalable, compliant production systems for a next-generation healthcare technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end NPI from engineering release to production build
  • Develop manufacturing processes, work instructions, and inspection plans
  • Define production flow, layouts, and material handling
  • Support ISO 13485-aligned quality systems and audit readiness
  • Manage non-conformances, CAPAs, and manufacturing documentation
  • Develop scale-up strategy, cost models, and production readiness plans

About You

  • Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial or similar)
  • Proven working years in NPI / manufacturing / production engineering
  • Proven experience taking products from prototype to production
  • Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA, process development, and supplier management
  • Familiar with ISO 13485 and manufacturing quality systems

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Jason Nathan at j.nathan@proclinical.com.

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click 'Apply' or to speak to one of our specialists please request a call back at the top of this page.

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