Nextern

Designs and manufactures medical devices

Manufacturing Engineer 2

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCartago Province, Cartago, Costa RicaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, another field related to Medical Devices, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus at least five years of related experience and/or training.
Advanced-level English.
A U.S. visa and availability to travel for periods of 2–3 months.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within changing priorities.
Attention to detail.
Knowledge of change control.
Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Good judgment and ability to make sound, timely decisions.
Knowledge of process validation.
At least five years of experience managing several production lines and multiple resources; experience in highly regulated industries such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals is preferred.
People-oriented and results-oriented approach.
High sense of urgency and leadership, with ability to coach operational and technical teams.
Strong interpersonal relationships across all levels.

Responsibilities

Coordinate product enhancements with customers and internal project teams.
Review high-level design requirements for alignment with Nextern's core competency and vision, review designs, and determine required bills of materials.
Work with supply chain to obtain bill of materials pricing from internal and external vendors.
Address manufacturing issues related to product quality and cost.
Support customer calls and presentations to compile product-sustaining activities.
Generate documentation supporting product and process development and manufacturing, including timelines, responsibilities, engineering protocols, IQ, OQ, and PQ reports, bills of materials, assembly instructions, manufacturing instructions, and procedures.
Conduct component and device testing protocols.
Develop plans to evaluate process repeatability and stability through equipment qualification and process validation.
Work with quality, supply chain, and product development to ensure compliance with QSR and internal protocols.
Work with internal manufacturing and outsourced partners to develop metrics, including labor time, yields, statistical analysis, process qualification and validation, and tooling and equipment qualification.
Transfer engineering projects from engineering into manufacturing as required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in highly regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or similar industries.

Manufacturing Engineer II TB

Nextern · Cartago, Costa Rica · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-27

Workplace: on_site

Department: Costa Rica

Description

We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with a strong technical and operational focus, capable of leading implementations, validating processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires an active presence on the production floor, strong documentation skills, and excellent communication for effective client and team interaction.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

Coordination of product enhancements with customers and internal project teams
Review high level design requirements to evaluate whether they are within Nextern core competency and vision; review design and determine required Bill of Materials
Work with supply chain to obtain BOM pricing (from internal and external vendors)
Responsible for Manufacturing issues as it relates to product quality and cost
Support customer calls and presentations to compile product sustaining activities
Help to generate all required documentation in support of the development and manufacturing products and processes, including timelines, responsibilities, engineering protocols, IQ, OQ, PQ reports, bill of materials, assembling instructions, manufacturing instructions and procedures.
Help to conduct component and device testing protocols.
Help to develop plans to evaluate process repeatability and stability through equipment qualification and process validation.
Work with quality, supply chain and PD to ensure compliance with QSR and internal protocols.
Works with internal manufacturing as well as outsourced partners to develop metrics such as labor time, yields, statistical analysis, qualification and validation of process, tooling and equipment.
Transfer as required engineering project from engineering into manufacturing.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical or Electrical Engineering or another field related to Medical Devices and more than 5 or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Advanced level of English
Visa for USA and availability to travel for periods of 2-3 months
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Ability to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within changing priorities with enthusiasm
Attention to detail
Change control knowledge
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Good judgment with the ability to make sound and timely decisions
Process Validation knowledge is required
Proven work experience managing several production lines and multiple resources of no less than 5 years, preferably in highly regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceutical or the like.
People-oriented and results-oriented.
High sense of urgency and leadership, demonstrated ability to coach operational and technical levels
Exceptional interpersonal relationships across all levels

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About the Company

Nextern

Designs and manufactures medical devices

Nextern designs and manufactures medical devices for equipment makers, with engineering and factory teams involved from early prototypes through production. Its work includes catheter-based instruments and electronic systems used in minimally invasive treatment and diagnostic procedures. Customers pay for development and contract manufacturing services, with project costs shaped by device complexity, materials and production scale. Its clinical markets include vascular and heart interventions and nerve stimulation, with services sold separately or as an integrated program. Founded in 2000 with industrial engineering roots, Nextern shifted to medical devices in 2016 and is headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Maple Grove, MN
Founded: 2000

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