Development Engineer

What you will do

Research and innovation activities:

• Collaborate closely with surgeons to understand clinical challenges and gather input
• Identify and analyze market and user needs specific to soft tissue surgery innovations
• Translate user and market needs into actionable technical requirements
• Stay updated with the latest scientific and technological advancements in 3D printing and soft tissue surgery applications
• Assess the technical feasibility of innovative 3D-printed solutions for soft tissue surgery

Development activities:

• Design and develop new 3D-printed medical devices tailored for soft tissue surgery
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design history files (DHF) and technical files
• Define and execute verification and validation activities for prototypes and final designs
• Plan and support the transfer of designs to production teams
• Manage and maintain technical communication with external partners and subcontractors

Executional and process engineering activities:

• Build a hands-on understanding of 3D printing processes, post-processing, and quality assurance methods
• Contribute to small-scale tasks, such as assembly, testing, and quality inspection of prototypes
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and scalability
• Support the development of workflows and documentation (e.g., work instructions) for new product introductions
• Ensure the seamless transition of R&D innovations into market-ready solutions

Your profile

Must-haves:

• A master's degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, or a related technical field.
• Strong communication skills and the flexibility to change gears whenever needed, with a start-up mentality.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written), particularly for creating technical documentation and collaborating with diverse stakeholders

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience designing and developing medical devices or other regulated products
• Familiarity with medical device regulations and quality management systems (e.g., ISO 13485)
• Able to think strategically about product development while engaging in small, detail-oriented tasks
• Comfortable working in a small, dynamic team with tight deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and a hands-on approach to challenges
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with team members, surgeons, and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to adapt, plan, and execute tasks with minimal supervision

Location and type of contract

• Leuven (HQ), Belgium
• Full-time
• Hybrid
• Mid-senior level
• CV in English