Associate Process Engineer: Innovate & Optimize MedTech

Johnson & Johnson; Leiden; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Leiden, Netherlands, seeks an Associate Process Engineer (initially a 1-year fixed term) to own and optimize manufacturing processes. You will leverage Lean Six Sigma, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes process validation, equipment lifecycle, and new technology introductions, with a fully onsite placement in Leiden.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; 0–3 years in engineering, manufacturing, process improvement, or technical operations.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication in English; experience with ERP/MES and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve assigned manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence.
• Participate in qualification, validation, commissioning, and process verification activities.
• Develop and share training materials; ensure compliance and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive reliability and quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Leiden, Netherlands, seeks an Associate Process Engineer (initially a 1-year fixed term) to own and optimize manufacturing processes. You will leverage Lean Six Sigma, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes process validation, equipment lifecycle, and new technology introductions, with a fully onsite placement in Leiden.