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Manufacturing Engineer
Panda International B.V.
About the role
Manufacturing (Validation) Engineer
We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing (Validation) Engineer to support equipment implementation and validation activities within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment in Groningen.
In this role, you will work closely with engineering, quality, operations, and suppliers to ensure manufacturing equipment and systems are properly designed, validated, and ready for production use. You will take ownership of validation documentation and execution, ensuring compliance with GMP/GxP/CSV requirements and supporting smooth industrialization of new equipment.
This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on validation delivery, technical documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
What you'll do
Lead and execute validation activities for manufacturing equipment and systems
Create and manage validation documentation (URS, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, validation protocols and reports)
Perform technical writing of validation plans and test protocols in collaboration with SMEs
Execute validation testing and document results in a compliant and structured way
Manage change control processes related to equipment and system validation
Ensure compliance with GMP, GxP, and CSV requirements
Collaborate with R&D, QA, Operations, and external suppliers
Support industrialization and transfer of validated equipment into production
Ensure validation deliverables are complete, traceable, and audit-ready
Support training and documentation handover to operations teams
What you'll bring
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering roles
Strong experience in validation within MedTech, Pharma, or other cGMP-regulated industries
Solid knowledge of GMP, GxP, and CSV fundamentals
Experience with validation lifecycle (URS, FAT, IQ/OQ/PQ, reporting, closure)
Experience working in change control environments
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, QA, and operations
Fluent English (spoken and written, minimum B2 level)
Additional Information
Contract: 1 year
Location: Groningen, Netherlands (fully on-site)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Language: English
Nice to have
MSc or PhD in relevant engineering discipline
Experience with metrology or vision systems
SCADA validation experience
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Knowledge of high-precision machining or injection molding