
R&D Engineer
- Groningen, Groningen
- Vast
- Voltijds
- Analyze and assess product and process requirements (materials, process, quality, EHS, product specifications) and perform risk and root cause analysis
- Develop, improve and characterize design of products, processes, equipment, test methods and procedures and define requirements
- Coordinate engineering, validation and verification studies by setting up a test plan and protocol, test criteria, performing tests, analyzing, interpreting and reporting outcomes as well as identifying and solving technical issues.
- Keep up with relevant engineering methods, tools and technologies in the market and develop, improve, validate and implement new and existing methods, tools, technologies, procedures and protocols.
- Plan, coordinate and evaluate the implementation process of new or modified products and processes, including writing standard operating procedures (SOP’s), protocols and procedures, risk assessments and training of employees.
- Participate in planning and execution of (parts of) projects, project design reviews and project gate reviews (Design Control) and close projects with predefined effectiveness checks.
- Present results and progress of projects and activities in project meetings and/or stakeholder meetings.
- Provide support following implementation, work closely together with other departments, including Operations, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering.
- Work according to assigned procedures to ensure compliance, rigorously apply current good manufacturing principles (cGMP), Design Control and applicable industry standards (ISO, ANSI).
- Verbal and written proficiency (at least at B2 level) in English
- Demonstrated knowledge in problem-solving methodology (DOE, Process Capability Analysis, Hypothesis Test Methods)
- Proficient in applying of statistical methodologies and analysis using Minitab.
- Project management skills
- Verbal and written proficiency in Dutch
- Analysis of datasets using Python or MatLab
- Knowledge of process validation and/or systems validation
- Designing 3D models using SolidWorks
- Experience in rapid prototyping techniques using 3D printing
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Projects
- Six Sigma Certified Green Belt / Black Belt
- Knowledge in high precision machining (lathing and milling)
- Knowledge in high precision injection molding