Operations Engineering Specialist (m/f/d)

Full-time · On-site · Southern Germany

About the opportunity

A fast-growing medical technology company in the cardiovascular space is expanding its operations team. The organization develops minimally invasive implantable solutions and is transitioning advanced technologies from clinical development into scalable production.

This role offers the chance to work closely with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering experts in an international environment, contributing directly to the delivery of life-changing medical devices.

Position overview

Reporting to an Operations leadership role, the Operations Engineering Specialist will support and enhance manufacturing and logistics activities related to implantable medical devices. The position focuses on process optimization, technical documentation, and operational readiness, helping to strengthen manufacturing capabilities and support clinical and early commercial phases.

Key responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes and systems with a focus on efficiency, quality, and robustness
• Oversee and support incoming material inspection activities and related documentation
• Analyze operational and quality data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Drive process improvements, including workflow optimization and selective automation initiatives
• Prepare medical devices for clinical application and support timely shipment execution
• Create, update, and maintain technical and operational documentation
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements for medical devices
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain
• Coordinate with external suppliers and partners regarding planning, deliverables, and performance
• Prepare structured reports on operational metrics, quality observations, and improvement actions

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., medical technology, engineering, or related field)
• Ability to work independently with a structured and reliable approach
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Clear communication skills and strong documentation discipline
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, detail-oriented environment

Preferred

• Prior experience in medical device manufacturing or operations
• Familiarity with regulated environments and quality management systems

What’s offered

• A meaningful role contributing to innovative cardiovascular therapies
• Collaboration within a diverse, international, and highly motivated team
• A culture emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and shared purpose
• Opportunities for professional growth within a scaling MedTech organization
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience
• Team-building activities and regular company events
• An inclusive and respectful workplace environment