NPI Engineer (Process Development)

Ambu A/S; Ballerup Kommune; On-site; DKK 540,000 - 740,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambu A/S in the Copenhagen area is seeking a New Product Introduction Engineer (Process Development) for our Ballerup headquarters. You will collaborate with R&D designers to influence product design for manufacturing and assembly, and you will design, set up and validate processes.

You will join a global team across Denmark, Germany, the USA and Asia, report to the NPI Manager in Ballerup, and travel 0–20 days/year as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Structured approach to work with drive for success.
• Cohesion-minded team player with international mindset.
• Self-driven, project-oriented, analytical problem-solving.
• Thrive in cross-functional international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in developing manufacturing processes and equipment aligned with strategy and regulations.
• Develop, validate, optimize processes and set specifications.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing/Assembly in process development.
• Source and implement internal and external manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with R&D to optimize designs for process feasibility.
• Act as process expert for internal/external manufacturing; support global team.

Skills

Team player

Analytical skills

Self-driven

Cross-functional teamwork

Can-do attitude

International collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Design for Manufacturing

Design for Assembly

Risk management

Job description

Are you a passionate engineer with experience in product development and quality? Do you want to be part of a cross-functional and global work environment? Do you want to join us to continue to deliver on our ambition creating a world class organization where we thrive are proud and motivated to deliver solutions that improve patient lives?

Then this might be your defining moment. New Product Introduction Engineer (Process Development), based in Ballerup, Denmark.

About the role

As part of the Global New Process Introduction organization, you will collaborate closely with R&D designers to influence the product design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM and DFA). You will be responsible for designing, setting up, and validating the process. While working from our Headquarters in Ballerup, Copenhagen area, you will join a global team of colleagues across Denmark, Germany, USA, and Asia, and you will report directly to our NPI Manager, based in Ballerup.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will be working with a team of project members from cross functions to develop and deliver a new medical product to the market. The role entails varied tasks; however, your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead and/or participate in the development of manufacturing processes and process equipment of new and existing product lines according to current business strategy, quality management system and external regulations
• Process development, validation, optimization, definition of specification and implementation of manufacturing processes
• Utilize Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly approaches into process development work
• Responsible for development, specification, technical sourcing/ purchasing and implementation of internal and external manufacturing processes
• Optimize product or process design in cooperation with other functions within R&D
• Process expert for internal and/or external manufacturing processes
• Optimize process or product implementation using appropriate tools
• Be part of an international and local integrated development team and participate in project task where and when required

Traveling might occur in the range of 0-20 days per year.

Suggested candidate profile

Setting you up for success is one of our cornerstones. To make this path achievable, you likely have experience within healthcare or the medical device industry, particularly in quality processes and design control, either in Engineering or R&D. Experience with risk management for medical devices is also a valuable part of your skill set. Skills and experiences can be earned in many different ways, and we understand that the best fit for the role cannot be prescribed on paper. You are however likely to succeed in this position if you:

• Carry a degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant discipline engineering disipline.
• Have a structured approach to your work, whilst remaining open-minded and keep an eye out for driving towards success
• Are a cohesion-minded team player
• Are a self-driven project-oriented individual, with a good analytical toolbox and a ‘’can-do’’-attitude
• Thrive in an international environment that is characterized by cross-functional teamwork

Ambu – a visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter

Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office with an informal working environment.

We offer great opportunities for personal development. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social, and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.

About Ambu

Ambu has been bringing the solutions of the future to life since 1937. Today, millions of patients and healthcare professionals worldwide depend on the efficiency, safety and performance of our single-use endoscopy, anaesthesia, and patient monitoring solutions. We continuously look to the future with a commitment to deliver innovative quality products that have a positive impact on patient care and the work of healthcare professionals. Headquartered near Copenhagen in Denmark, Ambu employs approximately 4,500 people in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific.