Industrialization engineer
Bedal is a scale-up that specializes in medical devices used to secure catheters. By securely securing catheters to the patient, catheter function is ensured, accidental removal decreases and infection risk decreases significantly. Bedal’s products were CE and FDA certified as early as 2020. Since 2021, they have been used in 34 countries worldwide.
Based on these products and our knowledge of the market, we are now working on an ambitious expanded product line of new fixation devices.
As a scale-up, we are a dynamic and ambitious organization where commitment, ambition and talent are rewarded. There is always the opportunity to grow with the company! Do you think in solutions instead of problems and do you like to work hands-on? Do you challenge yourself every day to go the extra mile? And do you inspire others to do the same? Then Bedal is the perfect organization for you!
Are you a creative Product Engineer who is excited about our journey and enjoys being central to the development of a range of new medical devices from conception to production and market launch? Do you think in solutions instead of problems and do you like to work hands-on? Do you challenge yourself every day to go the extra mile? And do you inspire others to do the same? Then Bedal is the perfect organisation for you!
What will you actually do at Bedal?
As an Industrialization Engineer you are co-responsible from the industrialization phase to the transfer to production and assembly. You take care of the qualitative aspects of the medical products and take this responsibility towards production, suppliers and official bodies. Furthermore, you supervise the production and assembly process of these products to bring them to the market.
Your responsibilities
- You are involved in the industrialization phase of the new products. This includes participation and organisation of brainstorms, idea selection for conceiving and testing production and assembly steps..
- Develop and maintain new product requirements and specifications.
- Develop and coordinate the development of test setups and assembly tools
- Preparation of Risk Analysis during development related to production, assembly and use of the products.
- Set up the testing approach and development of testing protocols.
- Contact with production and suppliers during development phase and transfer to production.
- Elaborate the assembly process for new products.
- Optimize and automate the current production process, resulting in production upscaling and cost reduction of products.
- You will manage full documentation of the industrialization process in the ‘technical file’.
- You will be involved in user research with healthcare professionals and in customer contacts with medical device distributors to capture their needs and requirements.
Who are we looking for?
- Someone with a college degree (industrial engineering, product development) and at least 3 years of experience as a product engineer.
- Someone with experience with production and assembly setup for new products. If you have relevant experience in the medical device industry and knowledge of applicable quality system requirements, this is a definite advantage.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, listening) and interpersonal skills. Ability to advise, persuade and negotiate with colleagues in a supportive and encouraging manner.
- You combine strong conceptual thinking with an eye for detail.
- Quality-oriented mindset.
- Hands-on profile, able to work independently under minimal supervision.
- Fluent Dutch and English is required.
Our offer and commitment to you
- Young and dynamic work environment in a highly motivated team.
- An in-house R&D lab including a 3D printer, laser cutter, injection molding machine and assembly pilot line.
- The opportunity to play a critical role in the success of a scale-up medical device company.
- The opportunity to travel abroad regularly to set up and improve production and assembly (Europe and US/Mexico).
- A competitive salary and extralegal benefits.
- Company laptop and cell phone + cell phone subscription
- Hybrid work regime with autonomy for own planning
- Regular work from home is possible.
Contact
Email your CV to simon@bedal.be
For further info, call Simon on +32(0)4/78 46 60 16