Design Engineer: Shape -Gen Orthotics; Hybrid

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.

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.

• 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

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

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

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.