About the vacancy
Quality (Engineering)
General
Manufacturing
Quality Assurance
Compliance
Validation
Enterprise Applications & Systems
IT Compliance & Validation
Software Development & Engineering
About Your Next Job
We are searching for the best talent for Senior R&D Engineer to be in Groningen.
Purpose: Driving activities related to the design and development of innovative intraocular lenses (IOLs) for the Research & Development team.
About Your Tasks and Responsibilities
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,
- Manage technology transfer, validation planning, and project execution.
About Your Skills and Experience
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with minimum 8 years of experience in a regulated industry.
- Master’s degree preferred with minimum 6 years of experience.
- Proven ability to manage technology transfer and oversee validation planning.
- Experience providing strategic input and leading multidisciplinary projects.
- Advanced expertise in compliance, regulatory integration, and process optimization.
- Experience in mentoring teams and influencing project direction.
- Proficient in applying statistical methodologies and analysis using Minitab.
- Proficiency in English, ideally also in Dutch.
Preferred specific knowledge and skills:
- Analysis of datasets using Python or MatLab
- Designing 3D models using SolidWorks
- Experience in rapid prototyping techniques using 3D printing
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project
- Six Sigma Certified Green Belt / Black Belt
- Knowledge in high precision machining (lathing and milling)
- Knowledge in high precision injection molding
Where Molecules Meet Opportunities
Location: Groningen, NL
You are eligible to work in EU
We only accept applicants who are eligible to work in the EU
Contact person
Frank Helmus
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 https://www.jnj.com