Project Manager - Tooling & Injection Moulding

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in project management within injection moulding or medical device manufacturing
• Strong technical knowledge of injection moulding processes, tool design, and manufacturing workflows.
• Experience in medical device development, including familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA regulations, and validation protocols.
• Project management expertise, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk mitigation across complex, multi-phase projects.
• Supplier and vendor management skills, especially in coordinating with toolmakers and material suppliers.
• Cross-functional leadership, working effectively with engineering, quality, procurement, and regulatory teams.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities under tight timelines and high compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for reporting, audits, and stakeholder updates.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with experience in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma being a plus.
• Qualifications/Education:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline (mechanical, plastics, or biomedical engineering preferred).
• Project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of injection mould toolmaking processes and materials.
• Familiarity with medical device regulations, including ISO 13485, FD

Benefits

Additional Information

About Convatec Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com Place of work: Priemyselný park 3, Michalovce, Slovakia Wage (gross) and other rewards: minimum 1800€ / monthly (depending on experience and quality of the candidate) + annual global incentive plan-bonus and other benefits in compliance with social benefit program of the company. Contract type: full-time Start date: by agreement About the role: As a Project Manager in Convatec's Infusion Care division, you will lead high-impact tooling projects critical to the development and supply of precision-moulded components for advanced medical devices. This role is central to ensuring the timely delivery, quality, and regulatory compliance of injection moulding tools that support life-enhancing therapies for chronic conditions such as diabetes and Parkinson's disease. You will oversee the full project lifecycle-from concept through validation and production-collaborating with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Global Supply Chain. Your leadership will drive supplier engagement, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across a global tooling portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Convatec's mission of pioneering trusted medical solutions while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment committed to innovation and patient care. Your key duties and responsibilities: Preparation and maintenance of detailed risk analysis CCR preparation, submission, documentation and maintenance Responsible for preparing, presenting and financial accuracy of the CAR (investment application) Integration support in cooperation with Development department and Quality department. Continuous follow-up on implementation plans made (deadlines, resources, finances). Detailed overview, analysis, approach and timelines reported to Portfolio Manger Regular team meetings driven using PPM project theory Producing clear and concise financial statements, spending forecasts Leading communication with project team members to allow the Project Group to function as smoothly as possible. Coordinate tool design and manufacturing with internal teams and external mould makers to meet medical-grade specifications. Manage timelines and budgets for tool development, ensuring on-time delivery and cost control. Oversee validation and qualification of injection moulds in compliance with medical device standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA). Ensure supply chain readiness, including sourcing materials, managing vendors, and planning for production ramp-up. Facilitate cross-functional communication between engineering, quality, procurement, and regulatory teams. Mitigate risks and resolve issues during tool fabrication, testing, and production transfer. Maintain documentation and traceability for audits and regulatory submissions. Drive continuous improvement in tooling performance, cost efficiency, and supplier capabilities.

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