Process Validation Engineer – Additive Manufacturing

Are you a highly skilled Engineer who is dreaming of a job with a real impact on patients ’lives?

Do you want to work for an innovative specialist spinal implant company and play a crucial role in ensuring efficiency of our manufacturing processes?

If yes, come to join our Process Validation team (Additive Manufacturing)

Together we can shape the future of the healthcare.

As Process Validation Engineer you will participate to the qualification‑validation strategy for the processes and activities for which you are responsible (internally and externally).

You will work in close collaboration with R&D, Operations and RA departments and with sub‑contractors to qualify their processes.

• As Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Additive Manufacturing for Medical Devices

• Managing and monitoring Additive Manufacturing qualification activities, including environmental monitoring and requalification.
• Coordinating/executing validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment, utilities, and cleanroom systems.
• Leading investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA, and non‑conformity resolution linked with clean room environment
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR Part 820, EU MDR 2017/745, and internal quality systems.
• Analysing quality metrics and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Creating, Reviewing and approving quality documentation, SOPs, protocols, and reports.
• Interacting with auditors
• Collaborating with Production, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, and suppliers

• Participating to DHF completeness
• Defining, Planning, executing and reviewing all validation/verification activities
• Managing all changes including impact assessment

• Proven experience in Validation and Qualification processes, with demonstrated use of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21 CFR Part 820, and EU MDR 2017/745
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in additive manufacturing using metallic materials
• Experience in orthopaedics and/or spinal medical device development is a strong advantage
• Higher education degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering
• Ability to work effectively in English; native or near‑native level of French
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to diverse audiences and explain complex regulatory requirements in simple terms
• Excellent technical writing skills, including structured documentation such as protocols, reports, and audit‑ready records
• Ability to manage multiple projects and validation activities under tight deadlines
• Ability to challenge decisions that may impact patient safety or regulatory compliance
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a pragmatic and solution‑oriented approach
• Valid driving licence