Senior Process Engineer

BedrijfsomschrijvingAt Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where sophisticated diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are more inquisitive 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. YACHT Life sciences Yacht is a leading Dutch recruitment and secondment agency that connects highly skilled professionals with forward-thinking organizations. As part of Randstad Group Netherlands,Yacht Life Sciences, is a leading talent partner in the Dutch Life Sciences, Pharma, and Biotech sectors. Yacht connects ambitious professionals with impactful roles at top organizations such as Astellas, Danone, Philips, and Johnson & Johnson. Operating in one of the fastest-growing industries in the Netherlands, Yacht Life Sciences offers both project-based assignments and permanent positions that contribute to the development of medical devices, therapies, and medications aimed at improving global health. Professionals working with Yacht benefit from: Access to a strong network of industry experts and innovative companies.Opportunities to participate in R&D projects, clinical studies, and quality & regulatory initiatives.Continuous development through training, courses, and knowledge-sharing events.A personalized career path shaped by your ambitions and supported by dedicated coaches and consultants. r FunctieomschrijvingJohnson & Johnson is hiring a Process Engineer to join our Downstream Processing (DSP) team in Leiden, the Netherlands. This role focuses on commercial-scale purification processes and related equipment, supporting four commercial products.As a Process Engineer, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving production processes, driving operational efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll collaborate closely with management, operations, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with production goals and regulatory standards.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain and optimize DSP processes and purification equipment at commercial scale.Lead and support investigations into non-conformances (NCs), deviations, CAPAs, and change controls.Drive process improvements and support tech transfer and new product introductions (NPI).Ensure compliance with GMP and quality management systems (e.g., Comet, Viva, Trackwise).Manage and maintain documentation including batch records, SOPs, work instructions, and DPFD structures.Conduct Gemba walks to observe manufacturing processes and lead sustainable improvements in safety, quality, reliability, cost, and scheduling.Collaborate on Continuous Process Verification (CPV) activities and data analysis.Act as a key contributor to Product Impact Assessments and Change Control processes.Your First TasksGet familiar with existing commercial cell lines, DSP processes, and equipment.Review batch records and participate in NC investigations.Adapt to variable batch outcomes and workload peaks with flexibility and resilience. Functie-eisenPreferred: Master’s degree with 4–5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience.English C1 language levels are required.Also considered: PhD holders with hands-on process engineering or development experience.Industry background: Candidates from the pharmaceutical industry are strongly preferred due to familiarity with regulatory environments and shorter onboarding times.GMP certificateExperienced with laboratory management systems (e.g., Comet, Viva, Trackwise). ArbeidsvoorwaardenDuration: 1-year contractor role with potential for extension.Working model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.One-year contract with the intention to offer a permanent contract afterward.Discount on the collective health insurance plan via Zilveren Kruis.Access to the Yacht network of companies and industry specialists.Generous referral program – up to €1,500.Attractive pension scheme (STIPP).8.33% holiday allowance.Commuting reimbursement – €0.23 per kilometer up to 26km one way.Soft skills coaching – you’ll be assigned a coach (if desired) from your professional field to spar with and guide you. Additionally, you’ll have a dedicated Yacht contact person to help shape your career ambitions and create a development plan together SollicitatieprocedureVoor meer informatie neem contact op met Nicole Miggels 06-13897074Een baan via Yacht EngineeringYacht is dé organisatie van en voor professionals. 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