Manufacturing Engineer

Johnson & Johnson; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 421,000 - 679,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Well-being programs

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Uppsala, Sweden, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process, equipment, and supplier improvements ensuring compliant, robust operations that support product quality and business growth.

The role involves validating manufacturing processes, working with suppliers on tooling and processes, and contributing to an end-of-life equipment replacement project to enable growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Swedish.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering within a regulated industry (Medical Device or Pharmaceutical).
• Understanding of change control and equipment/process validation (URS, FAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, CSV).

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical owner for assigned process areas and supplier-site tooling and equipment; manage upgrades, maintenance and obsolescence mitigation.
• Develop and coordinate technical reviews of material and component specifications with R&D and Quality.
• Work with suppliers to resolve manufacturing issues and assess changes against specifications and quality requirements.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Plan and implement equipment and process validation activities per GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820; include CSV where applicable.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality and Supply Chain on technology transfer and DFMA.
• Foster a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement across manufacturing.

Skills

Fluency in English and Swedish

Education

BSc or MSc in Material Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial engineering

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

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Uppsala, Sweden

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer J&J Vision Uppsala

We are looking for a driven Manufacturing Engineer to lead process, equipment, and supplier-related improvement initiatives, ensuring robust, compliant, and efficient operations that support product quality and business growth. As Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining, improving, and validating manufacturing processes and equipment. The role also includes working directly with suppliers on the tooling, equipment, and processes used to manufacture supplied materials and components. The Uppsala site is currently replacing end-of-life equipment with new equipment and, for the right person, this is a unique opportunity to contribute and grow with us on this exciting journey!

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as technical owner for assigned process areas and/or supplier-site tooling and equipment used to manufacture supplied materials and components, managing lifecycle activities such as upgrades, maintenance requirements, and obsolescence mitigation.
• Develop, maintain, and coordinate technical review of material and component specifications, translating product and manufacturing requirements into clear supplier requirements in collaboration with R&D and Quality.
• Work directly with suppliers to resolve material and component manufacturing issues, and assess proposed changes at the supplier against internal component specifications and quality requirements.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, 5M, etc) in alignment with J&J Non-conformity and CAPA processes.
• Plan and implement equipment and process validation activities in accordance with GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 requirements, including Computerized System Validation where applicable.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to support technology transfer and automation initiatives and to ensure Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA).
• Foster a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

Education

• BSc or MSc in Material Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering field.

Experience And Skills

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering within a regulated industry (Medical Device or Pharmaceutical).
• Understanding of change control as well as equipment and process validation (URS, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, CSV).
• Experience developing or maintaining material and component specifications and translating technical requirements into supplier requirements.
• Experience working with suppliers on manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment; knowledge of injection moulding is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 requirements.
• Analytical, structured, and proactive attitude with ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English and Swedish.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Accelerating, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Problem Management, Project Engineering, Project Management Tools, Project Support, Report Writing, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy

The Anticipated Base Pay Range For This Position Is

kr421,000.00 - kr678,500.00

Benefits

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or 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. 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.