Senior Engineer, Process Engineering

Location: Groningen, Netherlands

Remote Type: Fully Onsite

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Groningen, Netherlands

Job Description:

R&D Sr. Engineer - Process Engineering

2 year contract initially, with intention to extend.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

About Vision

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

AMO Groningen BV is specialized in the development, improvement and manufacturing of state of the art surgical ophthalmic products, mainly intraocular lenses. The facility consists of small and integrated Research, Development and Manufacturing teams that have strong track records.

We are searching for the best talent for R&D Senior Engineer, Process Engineering.

Purpose: Driving activities related to the design and development of innovative intraocular lenses (IOLs) for the Research & Development team.

You will be responsible for:

• Analyze product and process requirements (materials, quality, EHS) and perform risk and root cause analysis.

• Develop and improve product designs, processes, equipment, test methods, and procedures; define technical requirements.

• Plan and execute validation and verification studies, including test plans, protocols, data analysis, and issue resolution.

• Implement new or modified products and processes, author SOPs, protocols, risk assessments, and train employees.

• Maintain compliance with cGMP, ISO standards; update procedures, support audits, and resolve CAPAs/NCRs.

• Collaborate with Operations, QA, and Manufacturing Engineering to support implementation and design transfer.

• Lead complex design analysis and verification testing.

• Lead small projects and mentor more junior engineers.

• Provide technical leadership for new product development and process optimization.

• Ensures manufacturing process readiness for new product introduction (NPI) projects and acts as technical leader for process development and design transfer activities.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with minimum 6 years of experience in a regulated industry.

• Master’s degree preferred with minimum 4 years of experience. 

• Proficient in applying statistical methodologies and analysis using Minitab.

• Proficiency in English, ideally also in Dutch.

Preferred specific knowledge and skills:

• Experience in rapid prototyping techniques using 3D printing

• Six Sigma Certified Green Belt / Black Belt

• Knowledge in high precision machining (lathing and milling)

• Knowledge in high precision injection molding

The anticipated base pay range for this position is €53,500 to €85,445 on an annual basis and includes 8% holiday allowance.

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well -being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well - being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers. *This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

 

 

Required Skills:

Collaborating, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Engineering, Process Improvements

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Emerging Technologies, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Supply Planning, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing