Advanced Process Engineer

TERUMO EUROPE; Leuven; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Terumo Europe in Leuven is seeking a Senior Production Process Engineer to analyze, develop and implement improvements in highly automated production processes, boosting quality, yield and efficiency. You will bridge production and projects, contributing from concept to stable implementation in a dynamic, collaborative setting.

You will work with a cross‑functional team including engineering, quality, maintenance and operations to continuously improve processes, drive OEE and safeguard process

Responsabilités

• Analyze existing production processes to identify, test and implement improvements, and resolve current issues
• Optimize production systems with a strong focus on OEE, quality and yield
• Define, implement and safeguard process standards, including CP and CPK monitoring
• Identify, prioritize and analyze bottlenecks using data‑driven insights and structured problem‑solving methodologies
• Define success criteria and ensure thorough root cause analyses of production issues
• Develop, coordinate and implement cross‑functional improvement initiatives, ensuring sustainable results
• Take an active role in change management through training, procedures and clear communication
• Implement and optimize digital systems to monitor and analyze production performance
• Act as the link between production and project teams for new installations, from initiation through aftercare
• Manage the complete COC process and lead p‑FMEA activities, ensuring feedback to SIPOC
• Prepare and actively participate in daily production meetings, supporting operational follow‑up
• Contribute to TPM activities, including maintenance planning and execution
• Support calibration activities and perform MSAs
• Safeguard inspection readiness and ensure compliance with audit requirements
• Participate in internal and external audits, as well as client visits

Description du poste

At Terumo, we advance lifesaving medical technologies to benefit society. Are you eager to make a difference with us? Here, you'll grow your expertise while staying true to your personal aspirations.

Guided by our Japanese heritage, we act with respect, take ownership, and pursue continuous improvement. If you see yourself in our values, keep reading; this might be the opportunity you're looking for.

Department Info

Terumo is a global manufacturer of medical devices, with a strong production footprint in Leuven, where approximately 800 million hypodermic needles and injection solutions are produced annually. Within the Pharmaceutical Solutions department, we focus on highly customized products developed according to the specific needs, medicines and questions of our pharmaceutical customers. To enable this high level of personalization, Terumo has invested heavily in flexible, highly automated production technologies. Our site proudly carries the title Factory of the Future, recognizing both our advanced production environment and our people-oriented culture.

As Senior Production Process Engineer, you will be part of a cross‑functional production team where engineering, quality, maintenance and operations work closely together to continuously improve processes, yield and quality.

Job Summary

As a Senior Production Process Engineer, you analyze, develop and implement improvements in highly automated production processes to sustainably increase quality, yield and efficiency. You thrive in a dynamic environment where initiative, problem‑solving and collaboration are key. Acting as a bridge between production and projects, you contribute from concept to stable implementation.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze existing production processes to identify, test and implement improvements, and resolve current issues
• Optimize production systems with a strong focus on OEE, quality and yield
• Define, implement and safeguard process standards, including CP and CPK monitoring
• Identify, prioritize and analyze bottlenecks using data‑driven insights and structured problem‑solving methodologies
• Define success criteria and ensure thorough root cause analyses of production issues
• Develop, coordinate and implement cross‑functional improvement initiatives, ensuring sustainable results
• Take an active role in change management through training, procedures and clear communication
• Implement and optimize digital systems to monitor and analyze production performance
• Act as the link between production and project teams for new installations, from initiation through aftercare
• Manage the complete COC process and lead p‑FMEA activities, ensuring feedback to SIPOC
• Prepare and actively participate in daily production meetings, supporting operational follow‑up
• Contribute to TPM activities, including maintenance planning and execution
• Support calibration activities and perform MSAs
• Safeguard inspection readiness and ensure compliance with audit requirements
• Participate in internal and external audits, as well as client visits