Associate Process Engineer

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 .

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Job Function

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function

Process Engineering

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Job Description

Position: Associate Process Engineer (initially 1-year Fixed Term)

Report to: Operations Engineering Manager

Location: Leiden, Netherlands (Fully Onsite Role)

Shape the Future of Manufacturing Excellence

Are you ready to make a real impact from day one?

As an Associate Process Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in improving the manufacturing processes behind life-changing medical technologies used by patients around the world. This is more than an engineering role, it is an opportunity to become a process owner, problem solver, and continuous improvement leader within a world-class manufacturing organization.

You will take ownership of critical production processes, work with advanced manufacturing technologies, and collaborate with experts across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain. Through data-driven decision making, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and innovative thinking, you will help drive improvements in safety, quality, reliability, and operational performance.

Whether you are launching new products, solving complex technical challenges, or leading improvement initiatives, your work will have a direct impact on manufacturing excellence and patient outcomes.

If you are curious, hands-on, motivated by challenges, and eager to continuously learn and grow, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Own and Improve Manufacturing Processes

• Become the technical owner for assigned manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and compliance.
• Analyze process performance and transform data into actionable improvements.
• Solve complex technical challenges using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Champion sustainable solutions that prevent recurring issues and drive long-term results.
• Serve as a trusted technical partner to Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.

Lead Continuous Improvement

• Seek opportunities to make processes faster, more reliable, and more efficient.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence principles to deliver measurable business impact.
• Lead improvement projects that enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to strategic site initiatives and future manufacturing capabilities.

Bring New Technology to Life

• Support the introduction of new products, equipment, and manufacturing technologies.
• Participate in qualification, validation, commissioning, and process verification activities.
• Help build robust, scalable manufacturing processes that support future growth.
• Develop training materials and share technical expertise with manufacturing teams.

Drive Equipment Reliability

• Collaborate with Maintenance teams to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Support preventive maintenance optimization and equipment lifecycle planning.
• Identify innovative solutions that improve asset reliability and operational effectiveness.

Ensure Quality and Compliance

• Help maintain manufacturing processes in a validated and compliant state.
• Support investigations, root cause analyses, CAPAs, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct process reviews and risk assessments to see opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintain inspection-ready documentation and support regulatory compliance activities.

Foster a Safe and Sustainable Workplace

• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, and care.
• Actively identify and address opportunities to improve workplace safety and sustainability.
• Support Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) initiatives across manufacturing operations.

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What Makes You Successful

You Are

• Passionate about engineering, manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to solve complex problems.
• Comfortable working with data and translating insights into action.
• Motivated by learning and developing new skills.
• A collaborative great teammate who builds strong relationships across functions.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Driven to make a meaningful impact and challenge the status quo.

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Qualifications

Required

• 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 working with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems (ERP/MES).

Preferred

• Experience within Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, or other regulated industries.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of process validation, GMP environments, and risk management techniques.
• Familiarity with automation, manufacturing technology, and equipment systems.
• Dutch language proficiency.
• VCA certification or willingness to obtain certification.

• Why Join Us?
• At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, you will help create the products and technologies that improve and save lives every day.

Here, you'll have the opportunity to

✅ Work with advanced manufacturing technologies and industry-leading experts
✅ Own meaningful projects early in your career
✅ Develop technical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
✅ Grow through mentorship, training, and career development opportunities
✅ Contribute to innovative healthcare solutions that make a difference globally
✅ Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your ideas and encourages continuous learning
Your ideas, your improvements, and your leadership can help shape the future of healthcare manufacturing. ties within Operations Engineering.
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Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Emerging Technologies, Execution Focus, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Project Engineering, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is

€44.700,00 - €70.840,00

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.