Commissioning and Start-up Engineer

Mead Johnson Nijmegen; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38-hour work week

25 vacation days

13 ADV days

Pension plan

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Mead Johnson Nijmegen is seeking a Commissioning & Start-up Engineer to drive CAPEX project commissioning at the Nijmegen site. You will lead commissioning and startup activities for new equipment, develop strategies, and collaborate across production, maintenance, QA, and suppliers to ensure safe, reliable performance from day one.

You will support FAT/SAT, troubleshoot issues, and manage handover to operations while contributing to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering disciplines relevant to manufacturing.
• Experience in commissioning, start-up, project engineering or CAPEX execution.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments preferred (GMP/EHS).
• Knowledge of FAT/SAT activities and start-up processes.
• Strong communication in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and start-up activities for new equipment and processes.
• Develop commissioning strategies and start-up approaches for project delivery.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Production, Maintenance, Quality, and suppliers.
• Support FAT/SAT, verification, and operational readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot issues during installation and ramp-up to minimise disruption.
• Drive structured handover from project to operations.
• Assess ideas and translate concepts into feasible technical solutions.
• Identify risks and opportunities; capture lessons for site-wide improvements.

Skills

Commissioning

Start-up

Project engineering

CAPEX execution

Troubleshooting

GMP knowledge

Dutch-English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Process, Industrial or Chemical Engineering

Tools

FAT/SAT

Job description

Are you ready for a new step in your career?

Mead Johnson Nutrition is a long-standing multinational brand specializing in infant and child nutrition. Our company vision is to become the world's leading provider of scientifically backed child nutrition and specialized food products and services. At Mead Johnson Nutrition, we are deeply committed to creating nutritional brands and products that give babies and children the best start in life. With over 450 employees, our Nijmegen factory produces super-premium child nutrition for the largest market in the world, Greater China. Quality, reliability, innovation, and ethics are core values at Mead Johnson.

What will you do?

As a Commissioning & Start-up Engineer, you play a impactful role in successfully execute the CAPEX projects at our manufacturing site in Nijmegen. From concept and feasibility to commissioning, start-up and handover, you ensure that new installations are ready to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable performance from day one.

• Lead and coordinate commissioning and start-up activities for new equipment, systems and production processes.
• Develop commissioning strategies, test plans and start-up approaches to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Production, Maintenance, Quality, Automation, EHS and external suppliers.
• Support factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), performance verification and operational readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during installation, commissioning and ramp-up, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal disruption.
• Drive a structured handover from project execution into operations.
• Evaluate new ideas and project opportunities by translating concepts into practical technical solutions and feasibility assessments.
• Identify risks, operational impacts and improvement opportunities during project development and execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and strengthening commissioning and start-up practices across the site.

Who are you?

You are an engineer who enjoys being close to the action. You combine technical expertise with a practical mindset and are motivated by solving complex challenges in a manufacturing environment.

• A Bachelor's or Master's thinking and working level in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Process, Industrial or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in commissioning, start-up, project engineering, technical troubleshooting or CAPEX project execution.
• Experience within food, dairy, pharmaceutical, consumer goods or other regulated manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of commissioning methodologies, FAT/SAT activities and operational start-up processes.
• Familiarity with GMP, food safety, EHS and validation principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• A proactive, structured and hands-on approach.

What do we offer?

An inspiring and innovative work environment where you can develop your career and sharpen your skills in a dedicated and professional team. A fulltime contract with excellent working conditions and a competitive salary between 4600 EUR and 7000 EUR, depending on knowledge and experience. Mead Johnson has a 38-hour working week with 25 vacation days and 13 ADV days. We also offer you a good pension plan, a year-end bonus, collective health insurance benefits and opportunities for professional development.

• Work on high-impact investment projects that directly support business growth.
• Be part of a highly skilled engineering organization within an international environment.
• Influence project design and operational performance from concept to production.
• Build expertise in advanced processing, packaging and manufacturing technologies.
• Develop your career through challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities.

Will you take the next step?

Applying for a VOG may be part of the recruitment process