Senior Process Engineer

PlusOne - Biotech, Medtech, Hightech Talents; Luik; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Man & Science, Liège, Belgium, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to own the industrialization of our implantable neuromodulation device and its external components. You will build manufacturing processes, select manufacturing partners and ensure the product can be produced reliably, reproducibly and at the right cost.

The role involves close collaboration with R&D for DFM input, interaction with contract manufacturers, and managing process validation, IQ/OQ/PQ, and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electromechanical, mechanical, or electrical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in industrialization, NPI, process or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in regulated environments; Medical Devices ISO 13485 / MDR preferred.
• Hands-on experience with process validation and at least one manufacturing transfer to an external contract manufacturer.
• Experience with electronics, PCBA or EMS manufacturing is a strong advantage.
• Fluent in English; French and/or Dutch are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrialization projects for PCBAs, mechanical components and implant-related parts, from design transfer through manufacturing readiness.
• Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input and define robust manufacturing processes.
• Act as the main technical interface with contract manufacturers on process, quality, changes and manufacturing issues.
• Define the manufacturing strategy, including supplier selection, second-source strategies and assessment of new technical partners.
• Plan and follow process validation and qualification, including IQ/OQ/PQ, pfMEA and control plans.
• Drive manufacturing cost optimization through DFM, process improvements and alternative technical solutions.
• Provide technical input for supplier qualification, audits and quality agreements.
• Prepare technical documentation including specifications, validation protocols and reports, and design-transfer documentation.
• Support manufacturing planning and coordinate technical requirements with supply-chain and inventory needs.

Skills

Industrialization

Process engineering

Supplier management

DFM

Regulated environment

Medical devices / ISO 13485

Project ownership

Cost optimization

Electronics PCBA

Education

Engineering degree (electromechanical / mechanical / electrical)

Tools

Validation protocols

Manufacturing transfer

Job description

Liège, Belgium | MedTech | International scope

About Man & Science

Man & Science is an innovative Belgian MedTech company developing novel neuromodulation solutions for patients suffering from severe headache disorders.

The company is currently advancing a minimally invasive implantable neurostimulation system combining electronic and mechanical components. As Man & Science prepares for its next clinical and commercial development stages, we are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to build and secure the manufacturing processes required to scale the technology.

Your role

As Senior Process Engineer, you will take ownership of the industrialization of our implantable device and its external components.

This is not a high-volume production role: you will build the processes, select the right manufacturing partners and ensure that the product can be manufactured reliably, reproducibly and at the right cost.

Most manufacturing activities are outsourced to specialized partners in Europe and internationally, making close technical collaboration with suppliers a key part of the role.

Your main responsibilities

• Lead industrialization projects for PCBAs, mechanical components and implant-related parts, from design transfer through manufacturing readiness.
• Work closely with R&D to provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input and define robust manufacturing processes.
• Act as the main technical interface with contract manufacturers on process, quality, technical changes and manufacturing issues.
• Define the manufacturing strategy, including supplier selection, second-source strategies and assessment of new technical partners.
• Plan and follow process validation and qualification, including IQ/OQ/PQ, pFMEA and control plans.
• Drive manufacturing cost optimization through DFM, process improvements and alternative technical solutions.
• Provide technical input for supplier qualification, audits and quality agreements.
• Prepare technical documentation including specifications, validation protocols and reports, and design-transfer documentation.
• Support manufacturing planning and coordinate technical requirements with supply-chain and inventory needs.

Your background

• Engineering degree in electromechanical, mechanical, electrical or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5+ years of experience in industrialization, NPI, process or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience working in a regulated environment. Medical Devices / ISO 13485 / MDR experience is preferred; strong profiles from aerospace, automotive or other highly regulated industries will also be considered.
• Hands‑on experience with process validation and at least one manufacturing transfer to an external contract manufacturer.
• Experience with electronics, PCBA or EMS manufacturing is a strong advantage.
• Comfortable working directly with suppliers on technical topics, including on‑site.
• Able to combine technical depth with project ownership and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
• Proactive and autonomous, with the ability to create structure in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Fluent in English; French and/or Dutch are an asset.

International mindset

Our manufacturing partners are located internationally. You should therefore enjoy working in an international environment and be comfortable travelling approximately 20–30% of your time, sometimes with relatively short notice.

The position is based in Belgium, with regular presence in Liège expected.

Why join Man & Science?

This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on the transition of an innovative medical technology from clinical development towards commercialization.

You will join a small, experienced team where you will have the autonomy to shape the manufacturing strategy, build the processes and help bring an innovative implantable therapy to patients.