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Job Function:
R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:
R&D Process Engineering

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Groningen, Netherlands

Job Description:

Purpose: Driving activities related to the design and development of innovative intraocular lenses (IOLs) for the Research & Development team.

You will be responsible for:

• Analyze product and process requirements (materials, quality, EHS) and perform risk and root cause analysis.

• Develop and improve product designs, processes, equipment, test methods, and procedures; define technical requirements.

• Plan and execute validation and verification studies, including test plans, protocols, data analysis, and issue resolution.

• Implement new or modified products and processes, author SOPs, protocols, risk assessments, and train employees.

• Maintain compliance with cGMP, ISO standards; update procedures, support audits, and resolve CAPAs/NCRs.

• Collaborate with Operations, QA, and Manufacturing Engineering to support implementation and design transfer.

• Lead complex design analysis and verification testing.

• Lead small projects and mentor more junior engineers.

• Provide technical leadership for new product development and process optimization.

• Ensures manufacturing process readiness for new product introduction (NPI) projects and acts as technical leader for process development and design transfer activities.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with minimum 6 years of experience in a regulated industry.

• Master's degree preferred with minimum 4 years of experience.

• Proficient in applying statistical methodologies and analysis using Minitab.

• Proficiency in English, ideally also in Dutch.

Preferred specific knowledge and skills:

• Experience in rapid prototyping techniques using 3D printing

• Six Sigma Certified Green Belt / Black Belt

• Knowledge in high precision machining (lathing and milling)

• Knowledge in high precision injection molding

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills: