Senior Engineer, Process Engineering

We are searching for the best talent for R&D Senior Engineer, Process Engineering.

Purpose: Driving activities related to the design and development of innovative intraocular lenses (IOLs) for the Research & Development team.

About Vision

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

AMO Groningen BV is specialized in the development, improvement and manufacturing of state of the art surgical ophthalmic products, mainly intraocular lenses. The facility consists of small and integrated Research, Development and Manufacturing teams that have strong track records.

You will be responsible for:

• Analyze product and process requirements (materials, quality, EHS) and perform risk and root cause analysis.
• Develop and improve product designs, processes, equipment, test methods, and procedures; define technical requirements.
• Plan and execute validation and verification studies, including test plans, protocols, data analysis, and issue resolution.
• Implement new or modified products and processes, author SOPs, protocols, risk assessments, and train employees.
• Maintain compliance with cGMP, ISO standards; update procedures, support audits, and resolve CAPAs/NCRs.
• Collaborate with Operations, QA, and Manufacturing Engineering to support implementation and design transfer.
• Lead complex design analysis and verification testing.
• Lead small projects and mentor more junior engineers.
• Provide technical leadership for new product development and process optimization.
• Ensures manufacturing process readiness for new product introduction (NPI) projects and acts as technical leader for process development and design transfer activities.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with minimum 6 years of experience in a regulated industry.
• Master’s degree preferred with minimum 4 years of experience.
• Proficient in applying statistical methodologies and analysis using Minitab.
• Proficiency in English, ideally also in Dutch.

Preferred specific knowledge and skills:

• Experience in rapid prototyping techniques using 3D printing
• Six Sigma Certified Green Belt / Black Belt
• Knowledge in high precision machining (lathing and milling)
• Knowledge in high precision injection molding

Required Skills:

Collaborating, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Engineering, Process Improvements

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Emerging Technologies, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Supply Planning, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing

Location: Groningen, NL