Process Development Engineer
Kuros Biosciences is a Swiss-listed life science company with offices in Bilthoven (The Netherlands), Atlanta (USA) and Schlieren (Switzerland). Kuros focuses on the development and marketing of orthobiologics for spinal fusion surgery, a procedure used to stabilize the spine in patients with back problems. The Kuros bone repair products are manufactured in Bilthoven and sold worldwide. The Kuros Bilthoven Production Team is looking for a new team member that fits the spirit of an innovative company aiming to become the global leader in orthobiologics. This position will report to the Bilthoven office.
Position Overview
As a Process Development Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes for medical devices, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards such as ISO 13485. You will play a critical role in scaling up new products, processes and equipment from concept to full production, improving process efficiency and ensuring consistent product quality.
- Develop, validate, and implement robust manufacturing processes for existing and new products
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams during product development and transfer to production
- Design process layouts, work instructions, test protocols, and validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Perform process capability studies and root cause analysis for process failures or deviations
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)
- Select, specify, and qualify production equipment, tooling, and automation systems
- Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, and other relevant standards and regulations
- Support regulatory submissions with process validation data and technical justifications
- Provide technical support for troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing issues
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation and reports
Skills
The successful candidate will be:
- Able to work well independently, as well as being able to work cooperatively in a team of professionals and cross functionally
- Excellent interpersonal and people leadership skills
- Good knowledge of English language required
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional team, internal and external parties, present findings and document processes
- Strong Analytical skills and problem solving skills
- Effective project planning, execution and tracking to meet deadlines and budgets
- Continuous improvement experience and project management skills. Ability to design and improve manufacturing processes.
- The ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions
- Collaborating effectively with colleagues including operators, technicians and other engineers
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated environment
Education and/ or Experience
- HBO (Bachelor) / University (MSc.)in the field of Business Engineering / HLO
- 2–5+ years of experience in process development or manufacturing engineering, preferably in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and process validation.
- Previous experience with working in a GMP environment and/or ISO 13485 is preferred
What We Offer
- A dynamic role with room for growth and impact
- Opportunities to innovate and shape processes
- A supportive, collaborative work environment
- Professional development and learning opportunities
Our credentials:
With locations in the United States, Switzerland and the Netherlands, the company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company’s first commercial product, MagnetOsTM, is a unique advanced bone graft that has already been used across four continents. For more information on the company, its products and pipeline, visit kurosbio.com.
- Listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol KURN
- A commercial & research footprint that spans >20 markets
- 4 teams of internationally renowned clinical and scientific expert advisers
- >25 orthobiologics-related patents
- >400 patients evaluated in Level I, randomized controlled clinical trials
- >20 well-controlled Level I-III clinical trials initiated, including 6 that are complete
- Level I evidence published in Spine
Why Kuros Biosciences?
Join an international, innovative company with a diverse and energetic team. At Kuros, you’ll work in a positive and collaborative environment, contributing to the development of life-changing products. We offer great benefits, a competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.
