Process Engineer

Materialise NV; Plymouth, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Materialise Medical in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Medical Process Engineer to join the on-site US team. You will work with the Production group on 3D printing, post-processing, cleaning and production planning, applying a hands-on engineering approach to support development and operations.

You will identify and implement process improvements aligned with medical quality standards, maintain validation programs, and create documentation and training to ensure operational success.

Qualifications

• Master degree in engineering or equivalent through experience.
• Several years in a process (validation) engineering role in highly regulated industries (medical devices, pharma, or aerospace).
• Quality oriented with attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Proactive, self-organized and takes ownership of tasks.
• Strong coordination and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• You work with the global Production team on topics related to 3D printing, post-processing, cleaning & production planning.
• Your hands-on engineering approach makes you a GoTo for development & operational questions.
• Identify, define, and implement process improvement following medical quality standards on documentation and validation of your work.
• Data collected in validation & operational setting help continuously improve operational quality and efficiency.
• Maintain existing validation programs and complete new equipment, product and process validations.
• Translate this into operational success by providing correct process documentation (work instructions), operator training and support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from operations, device development, biosafety, research, quality and regulatory teams.

Skills

Engineering degree

Process validation

Quality oriented

Troubleshooting

Proactive work ethic

Self-organized

Ownership

Coordination

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

## Process EngineerApply: On Site: Plymouth: Full time: Posted Today: JR104593At Materialise Medical, we believe that better healthcare starts with solutions designed around the individual patient. If you’re passionate about bringing personalized care to every patient, you’ll love being a part of this team. Through the technology we develop, researchers, engineers, and clinicians are revolutionizing personalized treatment — helping improve and save lives daily. For each patient, our Medical Services team transforms MRI/CT images into a 3D model and successful plan resulting in patient-specific guide & implant designs using in-house developed software solutions. Our Medical Production team turns design into reality using various 3D printing and post-processing techniques after which detailed quality inspection, final cleaning & packaging takes place.To further drive & support our **Medical Production** activities Materialise is looking for a **Medical Process Engineer** to join the US team (Plymouth, Michigan). **Responsibilities** will include* You work with the global Production team on topics related to 3D printing, post-processing, cleaning & production planning. Your hands-on engineering approach allows you to become a **technical expert** and **GoTo** for both development & operational questions.* You identify, define, and implement **process improvement** following **medical quality standards** on the documentation and validation of your work. Data collected in both validation & operational setting allow you to continuously improve the operational quality and efficiency of our processes.* You maintain existing **validation programs** and complete new equipment, product and process validations. You translate this into an **operational success** by providing the right process documentation (work instructions), operator training and support.* As 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 future at Materialise.**Qualifications/requirements*** You have a Master degree in engineering or equivalent through experience* You have a few years of experience working in a process (validation) engineering role within highly regulated industries such as the medical devices, pharmaceuticals or aerospace industries.* You are quality oriented and have an eye for detail, but you also don’t get stuck on this. You are able to think out of the box when needed* You are good at troubleshooting and problem solving.* You have a strong, versatile & proactive work ethic and you’re eager to learn.* You are proactive and self-organized. You take initiative and demonstrate full ownership of your tasks.* You value and uphold impeccable coordination Note: A cover letter is requested when applying for this position. **What’s waiting for you** **Work that matters** The technology we build at Materialise pushes the boundaries. You’ll find pride in building something that matters, whether you designed it, printed it, or shipped it. No matter your role, we unlock new possibilities to build a better and healthier world every day. At Materialise, we expect you to think about the customer, not just the task. You push for better solutions and care about the difference your work makes. **A people-centered space** When you join Materialise, you join a group of colleagues invested in you, not just your work. From your own team to a department across the world, you’ll find a sense of belonging with people who help without being asked, challenge you, and have your back. At the same time, we expect you to invest in the people around you — not just your own work — to make the group stronger than the sum of its parts. **An environment of trust** As a company of innovators, we know how crucial autonomy is in your work. When we hire you, we trust in your expertise, giving you space to organize your tasks, work flexibly, and make your own calls. At Materialise, we expect you to deliver on that trust and keep your commitments. **A career ready to build** When you see opportunities for your career to grow at Materialise, we encourage you to go for them. People shape a fulfilling career at their own pace here. At Materialise, we expect you to take initiative in your own development. Don’t wait for someone else to plan your career. Step into the space and make it count. Make a difference together with the Medical team.