Senior Process Engineering - Orthopaedics

Antler; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to own and optimize manufacturing value streams for medical devices. You will lead complex process development and validation programs, mentor junior engineers, and represent Engineering in governance and regulatory forums.

This role focuses on improving quality, supply continuity and cost performance while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across DePuy Synthes integration considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or equivalent) required.
• Experience in manufacturing/process engineering.
• Experience leading IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities.
• Proven track record with NCRs and CAPAs in a Quality Management System.
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent technical documentation and change control experience.

Responsibilities

• Owns and optimizes manufacturing value streams to ensure safe, compliant production.
• Lead complex process development and validation programs.
• Drive multi-functional continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and represent Engineering in governance/regulatory forums.
• Improve quality, supply continuity and cost performance.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Process Validation

Quality Validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Validation protocols

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

Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Position Overview

The Senior Process Engineer owns and optimizes assigned manufacturing value streams to ensure safe, compliant, and cost‑effective production of medical devices. In this role you will provide strategic technical leadership, direct complex process development and validation programs, lead multi-functional continuous improvement initiatives, and influence long‑term process and equipment strategy. You will mentor junior engineers, represent Engineering in governance and regulatory forums, and drive initiatives that improve quality, supply continuity, and cost performance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability in manufacturing/process engineering
• Demonstrated experience leading validation activities including IQ, OQ and PQ for equipment, processes and systems.
• Proven track record managing Audit Actions, NCRs and CAPAs within a Quality Management System.
• Strong experience in structured problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Excellent technical content skills (specifications, validation protocols, change control).
• Experience leading multi-functional teams and influencing collaborators at multiple levels.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and analytical problem solver with data‑driven decision‑making skills.
• Structured problem solver with a focus on root cause and sustainable corrective actions.
• Strong multi-functional collaborator and influencer (Operations, Quality, R&D, Suppliers); able to represent Operations in governance and regulatory settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical content and collaborator updates.
• Project organisation, prioritisation and execution with the ability to drive complex actions to timely closure.
• Continuous improvement attitude with measurable focus on cost, quality and supply stability.
• Commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) practices and regulatory compliance.

Required Skills

• Continuous Improvement, Process Validation, Quality Validation

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

Required Skills

• Lean Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Process Engineering

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