Design Engineer

Location: The Hague

Redefine the world of orthotics and prosthetics   Not too long ago, a man walked into our office with a guitar under his arm. He had written a song for Manometric - and for the first time in three years, he could play again. All thanks to a small, perfectly fitting hand brace.
That’s what we build. At Manometric, we design and produce custom orthoses using proprietary 3D scanning, smart software and scalable production - working directly with hospitals and clinics across the Netherlands and expanding into Germany. As we grow fast, the challenge shifts towards building better products: combining design, engineering and user insight into solutions that people actually want to wear. That’s why we’re hiring a Design Engineer.

Someone who can turn ideas into tangible products and help shape the next generation of our orthoses and scanners.
The role you play in our growth   As we scale, product challenges shift from execution to innovation. The challenges you’ll work on are systemic: developing new orthosis concepts from idea to production-ready solutions, improving how we design and manufacture at scale, and continuously refining our products based on real user feedback and clinical insights.
In this role, you translate ideas into tangible products. You design, prototype, test and iterate - turning complex challenges into solutions that people actually want to wear. Working closely with engineers, software developers and external partners, you build products that hold up in both design and real-world use.
You operate at the intersection of design, engineering and project ownership, collaborating closely with Vincent, Tom, Daan, Rik, Max and Martijn, with the potential to grow into a leading role within the team.

What you’ll be doing     Design medical products from start to finish: from initial idea to production ready solution

Think conceptually, prototype, test, and improve based on user insights

Take ownership of projects, working with team members and external partners

Research materials and suppliers and negotiate production deals

Apply your knowledge of 3D printing, soft goods, silicones, and composites

Translate complex challenges into concrete next actions in your projects

Turn user needs into smart, durable, and beautifully designed products

Work with tools such as Solid Works, Rhino, Fusion
360 or equivalent CAD software

Who we’re looking for   We’re looking for a design engineer who wants more than just designing. Someone who:
Has at least 1 year of experience in a design engineering role with a strong portfolio

Combines conceptual thinking with technical execution and knows how to turn ideas into real products

Can independently run projects - from concept to implementation

Understands user needs and translates them into practical, well-designed solutions

Has experience with material selection and manufacturing (3D printing is a strong plus)

Is curious, hands‑on, and comfortable working closely with others

Speaks fluent English (Dutch is a bonus)

Has a strong eye for design aesthetics

What we offer   We believe building products that reshape orthopaedic care will already get your heart racing - but of course, there’s more:
A competitive salary between €3000 - €4000 gross per month, depending on experience

25 vacation days and a solid pension scheme of 10%

Flexible hours and the option to work hybrid

A fast-growing company with direct impact on thousands of lives

A multidisciplinary team of designers, hardware engineers and software developers

Close collaboration with Vincent, Daan, Tom, Martijn, Max, Rik and many more

Plenty of room to grow into technical or leadership roles

An open, entrepreneurial environment with real ownership and freedom in how you work

Your next step   Ready to help us reinvent healthcare? We've already scanned over 50,000 hands and we're just getting started. Apply now and help shape the future.

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