Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Merit Medical Coatings is a global player in the field of coating technology for medical applications. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Venlo, the Netherlands. Merit is a pioneer in the technological development of coating thin wires from reel-to-reel for use in the human body. This coating process for the medical industry is cost efficient and extremely reliable, allowing us to guarantee top quality in the field of coated wire. To gain a unique position in the global market, we are developing a spray process where complex wire configurations can be coated. We are about to validate this process so that the first product can enter the market. To realize this, we are looking for a Process Engineer. Are you a person who can handle the dynamics of development and has the production mentality to produce effectively? Then this is a good challenge for you

The candidate will work within the Merit Medical Coatings engineering support team. And will be working with stakeholders/ other departments: quality and production and their engineering projects and related activities.

Responsibilities:

• Continually assess and review manufacturing issues /practises, and strive for improvement by analysing, developing and implementing solutions that are following Merit Medical, FDA, MDR and other regulatory requirements.
• Attend daily morning operations meeting (when applicable) and represent the engineering team.
• Create and organise process tests, (individual or group)
• Organise the eg. process modifications based on (statistically) proven data
• Demonstrate planning capabilities, organising and providing direction to line operators and other support staff employees if required.
• Ability to follow a problem-solving methodology while clearly rationalising and documenting the process, related to critical decisions
• Works independently/ as collaboration with stakeholders
• May supervise the work of technicians/operators or others who assist in specific assignments and collaborate with other engineers.
• Create / review work instructions and training of co-workers, ensuring correct application of scientific principles.
• Using systems (PLC) to monitor and improve production performance
• Create/ review technical specifications, with external and internal stakeholders.
• Using Minitab and other statistical tools to analyse data

Qualification/Experiences:

• Minimal HBO/ bachelor's degree in (process) engineering, (e.g. mechatronics - or mechanical or physics engineering).
• Fluency in English essential. (written/ verbal)
• Accurate, precise
• Hands-on / pragmatically way of working
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills and the (future) ability to lead and motivate various teams.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean tools / Six Sigma techniques to improve business processes & performance with good working knowledge of applying 5S and TPM programs.
• Office related programs
• Minitab
• Basic knowledge of electronics.
• Basic knowledge of material science or polymer chemistry is a pre.
• An advantage: Knowledge of Medical Device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives
• An advantage: Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• An advantage: 2D-3D cad (Autocad- Solid works)
• An advantage: PLC knowledge. (Siemens)

We are Global

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with an international sales force and clinical support team totalling in excess of 500 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,300 people worldwide.

Merit Medical EMEA currently has over 300 employees, spread over more than 20 countries in the EMEA region.

Merit Maastricht (The Netherlands) is the European Headquarters and Distribution Center of Excellence. Much of Merit Medical's world-class customer service happens here along with our excellent physician training courses. More than 100 employees work at this growing Merit campus and enjoy many benefits, such as flexible working hours and competitive salaries as well as learning opportunities and internships.

Culture

A supportive and collaborative environment make Merit Medical a friendly, enjoyable place to work. We are proud of our energetic and dynamic culture. Diversity & Inclusion is evident here with a 50/50 ratio of male and female employees and more than 30 nationalities. We value every employee as an individual.

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.