Sr. Project Engineer Device Assembly & Packaging

Biopharma Careers; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 73,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Well-being reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Beerse, Belgium, is recruiting a Device Assembly & Packaging (DAP) Project Execution Engineer within the Global Engineering & Technology (GET) team. You will lead end-to-end engineering projects from concept through construction and qualification, coordinating with sponsors and cross-functional teams.

The Beerse site is a pharmaceutical fill & finish plant within the Synthetics platform.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in science, technology or engineering.
• Independent, curious, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
• Commitment to safety and quality and regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Project Execution Engineer leading end‑to‑end engineering projects from concept through construction and qualification.
• Aligns project sponsor and core/extended team to achieve project objectives.
• Prepares project intake, business case, and proposals for senior leadership approval.
• Plans, tracks and reports on key project deliverables and objectives.
• Manages project finances and procurement of contractors and suppliers.
• Applies risk management to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Leads project close‑out, handover, and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintains awareness of external environment, providing value and insights.

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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:

Project Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for an Device assembly & Packaging (DAP) Project Execution Engineer within the Global Engineering & Technology (GET) team in Beerse, Belgium.

At Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC), a subsidiary from Johnson & Johnson, everyone is committed to make a difference in people's lives and to push the boundaries of what science and innovation can achieve. The values that guide our decision-making are spelled out in Our Credo. Put simply, Our Credo challenges us to put the needs and well-being of the people we serve first: our patients, doctors and nurses, our employees, our communities, and teams. Together with our more than 5,000 colleagues in Belgium, all with a heart for the patient, we strive for a future in which disease is a thing of the past.

The Beerse site is a pharmaceutical fill & finish plant within the Synthetics platform of IMSC. We ensure lifesaving medicines are produced and reach the patient safely and optimally. To accomplish this mission, we keep on investing in innovative technologies, partnerships, and, most importantly, people.

The GET organization operates cross-platform as one coordinated team in the delivery of Engineering, Maintenance & Reliability and Execution Systems activities.

Our teams are working together in a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued, and you'll collaborate with passionate colleagues who share a "Can do" mentality. Plus, we offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to be productive both in the office and from home.

Responsibilities

Acts as Project Execution Engineer leading end‑to‑end engineering projects, defining scope and priorities and managing delivery from concept through construction and qualification.

Establishes alignment with project sponsor and aligns core and extended team to deliver the final project objectives.

Prepares project intake, including scoping, business case analysis, alternative assessment and presenting the project proposal for approval to senior leadership.

Facilitates the project planning, tracking and reporting against project key deliverables and objectives.

Manages project finances: securing accurate budget allocation upon project approval and effectively supervising expenses throughout project implementation.

Responsible for all project engineering activities from early conceptual design to construction, including managing internal project resources and procurement of third-party contractors and suppliers.

Uses risk management methodologies to identify and manage risks to project objectives.

Leads project close out activities including operational handover, archiving, financial project closure, collation of benchmarking information and lessons learned to ensure continuous improvement.

Maintains awareness of external environment, supplying value and insights.

Experience

We encourage both high potential starters and experienced engineers to apply.

Technical knowledge of device assembly & secondary packaging equipment is a plus. The motivation to learn in this field of expertise is fundamental!

Education, Personality and skills

You acquired a master’s degree, preferably in a Science, Technology or Engineering field.

An independent and curious individual, skilled in creative thinking and problem-solving.

Flexible, can adapt easily to changing priorities and timelines.

An individual who feels that safety and quality is of paramount importance!

Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry guidelines specific to the pharmaceutical industry.

An individual with strong communicative and social skills who can communicate effectively with stakeholders across different levels of our organization.

Ability to naturally lead and motivate team members and partners.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Coaching, Collaboration, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Critical Thinking, Customer Centricity, Feasibility Studies, Lean Supply Chain Management, Organizational Project Management, Problem Solving, Project Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Building, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Scientific Research, Supply Planning, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€72,500.00 - €115,230.00

Benefits:

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.