Process Engineering

Position Overview   The Process Engineer leads process engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives supporting the manufacturing of intra‑ocular lenses in Groningen and across other sites. The role requires strong technical expertise and project management skills, driving process improvements, characterization activities, and design or NPI changes while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. The engineer is responsible for problem identification, root cause analysis, project execution, reporting, financial analysis, support for new product introduction, and implementing productivity and efficiency improvements.

Key Responsibilities     Identify key opportunities to develop and implement equipment and/or process enhancements that improve efficiency, product yield, and safety.
Plan and implement product and process improvement projects aligned with strategic goals.
Design and implement experimental protocols using statistical tools to enhance manufacturing processes and product performance.
Analyze current processes to identify equipment and process enhancements that increase efficiency, yield, and safety.
Develop detailed documentation for process validation, project management, business‑case proposals, and root‑cause problem solving while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
Lead Six Sigma initiatives to optimize processes and resolve problems within production environments.
Support NPI launch by completing process characterization work, process challenge testing, capability and stability runs, and qualifying new products and processes.
Coordinate corrective/preventative actions that address any process‑quality manufacturing issues.
Qualifications     Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Material Science with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience.
Project‑management experience in an engineering environment.
2+ years of experience in an engineering role within an FDA‑regulated environment.
Six Sigma certification or extensive experience applying Six Sigma methodologies for analytical problem solving.
Strong project‑management skill set and familiarity with GMP and ISO compliance.
Required Skills     Analytical reasoning
Computerized equipment skills
Corrective and preventive action (CAPA)
Process control and engineering
Project engineering and execution focus
Safety‑oriented mindset
Use of statistical tools and Six Sigma
Preferred Skills     Emerging technologies
Gemba Kaizen
Issue escalation
Lean supply‑chain management
Product improvements and process‑oriented thinking
STEM application (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
Situational awareness
Technical research and technological savvy
Salary & Benefits   Base Pay: €44,700.00 – €70,840.00 per year.
Benefits include an annual bonus with a target percentage of pay, performance‑based commissions, vacation days, a minimum of 12weeks of parental leave, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well‑being reimbursement, financial and physical health programs, service‑anniversary recognition, and insurance plans for employees and eligible dependents.

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