Product Development Engineer (m/w/d) - 3D Druck und Materialwissenschaft

Development Engineer/Scientist (m/f/d) with a Focus on Additive Manufacturing & Process Development for Dental Medical Devices

We are an innovative, internationally operating company in the field of dental medicine. For our product development team, we are looking for talented and motivated colleagues who want to shape the future together with us, whether you are an early-career professional or an experienced expert.

Your Responsibilities

Research & Development of Innovative Dental Applications

• Development and implementation of innovative processes for dental 3D printing
• Development, optimization, and verification of 3D printing processes for dental medical devices in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Characterization and evaluation of material and process parameters to ensure product quality
• Literature and patent research to support modern product concepts

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Working in international, cross-site teams comprising R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Management/Marketing
• Preparation of reports, presentations, and technical documentation in both German and English

Regulatory Affairs & Quality Standards

• Planning, execution, and documentation of process verifications and technical investigations in compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements, particularly regarding biocompatibility and material properties
• Preparation of technical dossiers for regulatory submissions (FDA, CE/MDR)
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulatory requirements

Project Management & Innovation

• Independent leadership and management of development projects, including resource and timeline management
• Structured problem-solving and continuous product improvement

Process & Quality Optimization

• Optimization of product characteristics and manufacturing processes through Design of Experiments (DoE), experimental investigations, and data-driven analysis
• Participation in risk analyses, validation activities, and quality control processes

What You Bring

• Successfully completed university degree in a scientific or technical discipline (e.g., Engineering, Materials Science, Medical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Process Engineering)
• Several years of professional experience in product development, ideally within the medical device industry or a comparable regulated technical environment
• Interest in, and ideally initial experience with, additive manufacturing, material characterization, or process development
• Enjoyment of hands-on laboratory work as well as the planning, execution, documentation, and evaluation of experimental studies
• Passion for technology, analytical thinking, and innovation
• Willingness to quickly familiarize yourself with new topics and work in interdisciplinary environments
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, combined with a structured and self-driven way of working
• Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with verification and validation activities for medical devices, as well as the associated standards and regulations
• Knowledge of material chemistry for 3D printing processes, particularly photopolymers, is desirable
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., MDR, 21 CFR 820, and FDA guidance documents) and dental product standards