Production Engineer

Role Title: Production Engineer (Mechatronics Focus)
Location: Munich, Germany (mostly on-site)
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
Reports to: Head of Production

About the Company
Our client is a rapidly growing medical device scale-up with international operations. They are actively building internal expertise in production engineering, moving away from external reliance to create a world-class, future-proof manufacturing function. Innovation, scalability, and continuous improvement sit at the heart of their mission.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a Production Engineer with strong mechatronics expertise to support the design, optimisation, and continuity of complex production systems. This is a hands-on role combining technical problem-solving, system improvement, and collaboration with internal and external partners. You will also play a key role in commissioning new production lines, leading FATs/SATs, and helping to embed in-house knowledge as a core competency.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive design and continuous improvement of production systems, with emphasis on mechatronic components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical deviations in production-critical equipment to ensure smooth operations.
• Assess and implement equipment modifications or upgrades to improve reliability and performance.
• Support commissioning, FAT, SAT, and validation of new manufacturing lines.
• Collaborate with CMOs to ensure correct equipment setup and production readiness.
• Work closely with process engineering, operations, and quality teams on complex technical challenges.
• Oversee integration of hardware/software updates into production environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of design changes, improvements, and commissioning activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or Design Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 3–4 years’ experience in production/manufacturing engineering, ideally in medtech or similar regulated environment.
• Strong mechatronics background with hands-on expertise in system optimisation.
• Experience with FAT/SAT execution and troubleshooting production-critical systems.
• Knowledge of GMP and/or ISO13485 standards (preferred).
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, international scale-up environment.

Bonus Skills:

• Software/coding capabilities.
• Six Sigma or lean manufacturing experience.