Associate Process Engineer — Manufacturing Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (subject to location and绩

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Well-being reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Leiden, Netherlands, is seeking an Associate Process Engineer (initially 1-year fixed term) for an onsite role. You will own critical manufacturing processes, drive safety and quality improvements, and partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain to enable reliable production of life-changing medical technologies.

You will lead continuous improvement efforts, apply Lean Six Sigma principles, and support qualification, validation, commissioning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, or related field).
• 0-3 years of experience within engineering, manufacturing, process improvement, or technical operations.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems (ERP/MES).

Responsibilities

• Own and Improve Manufacturing Processes by becoming the technical owner for assigned processes and equipment.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
• Analyze process performance and transform data into actionable improvements.
• Lead and participate in improvement projects to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Develop training materials and share technical expertise with manufacturing teams.

Skills

Analytical Reasoning

Computerized Equipment Skills

CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action)

Emerging Technologies

Execution Focus

Gemba Kaizen

Issue Escalation

Lean Supply Chain Management

Process Control

Process Engineering

Process Oriented

Product Improvements

Project Engineering

Safety-Oriented

STEM Applications

Situational Awareness

Technical Research

Technologically Savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MES

Job description

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Leiden, Netherlands, is seeking an Associate Process Engineer (initially 1-year fixed term) for an onsite role. You will own critical manufacturing processes, drive safety and quality improvements, and partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain to enable reliable production of life-changing medical technologies.

You will lead continuous improvement efforts, apply Lean Six Sigma principles, and support qualification, validation, commissioning and