Business Unit Industrial Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Norderstedt; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Pension plan

Well-being reimbursement

Health benefits

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Norderstedt, Germany, seeks an Industrial Engineer to implement manufacturing improvements focusing on waste reduction and productivity. You will lead cross-functional teams, leverage Lean/Six Sigma to deliver tangible business results and drive cost savings.

Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, you will manage project portfolios and optimize OEE and quality. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Six Sigma certification, and fluency in German and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Engineering is required.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification or Lean certification preferred.
• Strong ability to apply Process Excellence methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute process performance improvements for waste or productivity.
• Drive key initiatives as project leader across cross-functional teams.
• Maintain and govern the Manufacturing area project portfolio and budgets.
• Identify opportunities to improve OEE and product quality.
• Ensure continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Communicate progress to management and ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

CAPA

Gemba Kaizen

Lean Supply Chain Management

Process Engineering

Project Engineering

Safety-Oriented

STEM Application

Technical Research

Education

Bachelor or Master in Engineering

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification (Lean certification preferred)

Tools

Computerized Equipment

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:

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:

• Responsible for planning and execution of process performance improvements related to waste or productivity of a manufacturing area.
• Drives key initiatives as project leader
• 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.
• Leverages process knowledge to identify opportunities / solutions to improve e.g. OEE, Quality
• Sustains business improvement results through the application of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Performs benchmarking internal/external and other uses systematically tools for idea generation
• Leads x-functional teams and develops, maintains and uses J&J network to identify potential solutions
• Facilitates business case definitions and results presentations; as required.
• Develops monitoring and reporting systems that allow the Business Unit to make efficiency based decisions
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• 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 applicable
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor or Master in Engineering
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification (Lean certification preferred)
• Strong ability to successfully apply and display mastery in Process Excellence methodology
• Demonstrates awareness of stakeholders, including Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering and Process Quality Leader and Quality Operations.
• Demonstrates collaboration skills
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Shows strong problem solving skills
• Good understanding of financial aspects of the Business Unit (CapEx, standard cost)
• Excellent project management and leadership ability.
• 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

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Required 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

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, 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.