Process Engineer
Materialise Medical pioneers many leading medical applications of 3D printing, enabling researchers, engineers, and clinicians to revolutionize personalized treatments that help improve and save lives. In the cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) field, Materialise develops and offers a comprehensive and continuously expanding range of patient-specific surgical guides and implants to a growing and diversifying global customer base. To further drive and support our medical production activities, we're looking for a Process Engineer to join the HQ Process Engineering team in Leuven, Belgium.
What you will do
- Join a cross-functional agile team that focuses on CMF product development, as well as manufacturing process development and implementation
- With your strong engineering mindset, you'll develop thorough expertise in additive manufacturing, post-processing, cleaning, and quality inspection technologies, allowing you to become the technical expert and go-to for both development and operational questions
- Gain a solid understanding of CMF product specifics, enabling you to effectively connect product requirements to the corresponding process needs
- Take the lead in managing and driving larger process development, implementation, and validation projects, ensuring alignment across different teams and timely delivery of results
- Get involved early in the development of new or updated devices, assessing manufacturability and process validation needs
- In close collaboration with the device development team, you assist in the definition of a clear and comprehensive set of product specifications, which will serve as input for process validation and implementation after design transfer
- Own the validation programs for the manufacturing processes and corresponding equipment — create them from scratch for new products and processes or update them for each product and process change, after which you execute (or coordinate the execution of) the corresponding equipment validations (IQOQPQ)
- Set up, execute, and analyze process characterization studies to understand the impact of process parameters on process and product output
- Continuously evaluate process performance and identify opportunities to standardize, streamline, and automate process steps, contributing to operational excellence and scalability
- Drive process development and operational roll-out of various process changes and translate this into operational success by providing the right process documentation, including work instructions, operator training, and support
- Guarantee compliance with Quality management system requirements by meticulously documenting all phases of the process characterization, validation, and operational implementation per internal quality procedures
- As a member of the process engineering team, you will enjoy close cooperation with stakeholders from operational, device development, biosafety, research, quality, and regulatory teams
- Through involvement in a variety of activities and projects, we set up a growth trajectory, in which you can shape your own future within Materialise
Your profile
- You have a master’s degree in engineering
- You have at least 4 years of experience working in a process (validation) engineering role within highly regulated industries such as the medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or aerospace industries
- Experience with design transfer activities and/or additive manufacturing is considered a strong plus
- You are quality-oriented and have an eye for detail, but you also don’t get stuck on this; you think out of the box when needed
- You are good at troubleshooting and problem-solving
- You have a strong and versatile work ethic and are eager to learn
- You are proactive and self-organized; you take initiative and demonstrate full ownership of your tasks
- You have a proven ability to manage multiple projects and drive initiatives from concept to implementation
- You value and uphold impeccable coordination
- Strong verbal and written English skills required
- Note: a motivation letter is requested when applying for this position
What we offer
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Location and type of contract
- Leuven, Belgium
- Engineering
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Mid-senior
- CV in English
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Working at Materialise
Materialise is a dynamic, international high-tech company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Belgium, with over 2,300 employees worldwide. Materialise’s mission is to innovate for a better and healthier world through its software and hardware infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing). Our customers are in diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, research, and academia.
As a growing company, Materialise is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology and surrounded by people passionate about their work.