Business Unit Industrial Engineer

Biopharma Careers; Norderstedt; Hybrid; EUR 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Pension plan

Well-being reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Industrial Engineer to drive manufacturing process improvements focused on waste reduction and productivity gains. You will analyze data with cross-functional partners and lead projects applying Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to improve OEE, quality, and cost performance across manufacturing lines.

The role reports to the Business Unit Manager and requires strong collaboration, project management, and communication skills in a German-English bilingual environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Engineering.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification preferred.
• Strong application of Lean, Six Sigma and Process Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute process performance improvements for waste or productivity.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and project teams.
• Govern the Manufacturing area project portfolio, budgeting, portfolio reporting, and cost-savings tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve OEE and Quality.
• Develop monitoring and reporting systems for efficiency decisions.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental practices.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Financial acumen

German-English bilingual

Education

Bachelor or Master in Engineering

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification

Tools

CAPA

Job description

Johnson & JohnsonPosted October 16, 2026# Business Unit Industrial EngineerNorderstedt, Germany Full timeManufacturing & CMCNotify me about similar jobsView Full Job & Apply at Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson is the source of truth for this posting and owns the application process. We surface normalized context and market comparison you won't find on the original listing.## About this opportunityAt 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:**Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany**Job Description:**Interne Stellenausschreibung 16.10. – 30.10.2026**JOB SUMMARY**The Business Unit Industrial Engineer (f/m/d) is responsible for implementing business improvement initiatives for manufacturing lines with focus on waste and productivity. He/She defines opportunities, analyzes data with cross functional partners and implements improvements. Improvement initiatives are led by influencing cross-functional teams that deliver tangible business results through the application of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles, methodologies and tools. The Business Unit Industrial Engineer will execute projects at the manufacturing site to drive the Business Units financial performance. The Business Unit Industrial Engineer is reporting into the Business Unit Manager.**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:o Responsible for planning and execution of process performance improvements related to waste or productivity of a manufacturing area.o Drives key initiatives as project leadero Leads the creation, maintenance, and governance of the Manufacturing area project portfolio within the annual Business Planning process, including project prioritization, budget planning, portfolio reporting, and tracking of initiatives related to cost savings, Business Continuity, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Quality, and other strategic business requirements.o Leverages process knowledge to identify opportunities / solutions to improve e.g. OEE, Qualityo Sustains business improvement results through the application of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.o Performs benchmarking internal/external and other uses systematically tools for idea generationo Leads x-functional teams and develops, maintains and uses J&J network to identify potential solutionso Facilitates business case definitions and results presentations; as required.o Develops monitoring and reporting systems that allow the Business Unit to make efficiency based decisionso Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management levelo Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.o For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicableo Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedureso Performs other duties assigned as needed**EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION**o Bachelor or Master in Engineeringo Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification (Lean certification preferred).o Strong ability to successfully apply and display mastery in Process Excellence methodologyo Demonstrates awareness of stakeholders, including Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering and Process Quality Leader and Quality Operations.o Demonstrates collaboration skillso Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skillso Shows strong problem solving skillso Good understanding of financial aspects of the Business Unit (CapEx, standard cost)o Excellent project management and leadership ability.o Demonstrates familiarity with relevant standards such as (but not limited to) QSRs and ISO 13485.**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS**Language skills: Fluent in German and English#LI-SP5**Required Skills:****Preferred Skills:**Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Emerging Technologies, Execution Focus, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Project Engineering, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy**The anticipated pay range and benefits for this position is:**This position is assigned as Tariff. The anticipated initial monthly base pay for this position is pay grade E12 (63.960 EUR annually) of the Hamburg Chemical Industry collective agreement - Chemietarifvertrag Hamburg.As this role is part of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) , in addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits\\*: an annual bonus with set target depending on local CBA bonus policy, or for sales roles we offer 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 and pension plan. 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, visitEmployee 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.