Process Engineer

Randstad, as the EMEA Johnson & Johnson talent acquisition partner, is responsible for finding and contracting talent for the contingent roles at Johnson & Johnson. If you are selected for a role you will be engaged or employed by one of the Randstad recruitment companies in EMEA and will not be an employee of Johnson & Johnson. Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Process Engineer for a role in Leiden, Netherlands. The working mode is 3 days on-site and 2 WFH.

The duration is 12 months, with 40 hours per week. The role focuses on process engineering and continuous improvement within downstream processing, where your expertise in troubleshooting, compliance, and operational efficiency directly impacts life-saving medical innovations. A developing to experienced support individual contributor who maintains, and improves production processes, while managing supportive processes and ensuring continuous improvement.

The role covers end-to-end downstream processing systems, troubleshooting, deviations, and process improvement, with a workload split of approximately 70% office/desk-based and 30% shop floor (including GEMBA walks and operational support), working closely with operations teams and senior process engineers.

Responsibilities include: demonstrating Johnson & Johnson’s Leadership Imperatives and Credo; understanding and complying with the Code of Business Conduct, Company policies and laws; supporting the introduction of new production processes and/or systems; regularly reviewing deliverables and verifying adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and applicable regulations; ensuring smooth operation of existing production processes; continuously evaluating and improving production processes; monitoring processes to operate within validated limits; ensuring adequate documentation including SOPs, Work Instructions and Master Batch Records; conducting periodic Quality Risk Assessments and document reviews; acting as Subject Matter Expert for product impact assessments, non-conformances and CAPAs; contributing to change control implementation and non-conformance investigations; overseeing performance qualification of processes and equipment; applying expertise to support escalations; conducting Gemba walks and leading sustainable improvements; taking ownership of personal training; enhancing culture of belonging; supporting developing training programs; representing Operations during inspections and audits; following FPX methodology; working with the Asset Team; and engaging in Continuous Process Verification and annual product review activities.

The successful candidate should have: a relevant HBO degree with 3 years relevant experience, or a Bachelor's or Master's degree; 3 to 5 years of relevant downstream process engineering experience; English B2 language level (Dutch is beneficial but not mandatory); intermediate level computer proficiency for MS Office, routine level for data analysis, and specialist level for business applications; positive attitude, proactivity, decisive, organized, stress-resistant, high degree of accuracy, flexible, accountable, analytical thinking, ability to prioritize tasks, maintain stakeholder alignment, practice constructive feedback, and coordinate team initiatives.

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months.