Mgr Mech Eng

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

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Job Description:

Are you the People Leader with technical expertise who enhances innovative medicine production through effective engineering?

At Johnson & Johnson, we are working on innovative medicines that change lives. You contribute to a smooth production process of our unique, 'custom-made' drugs. Your technical expertise and problem-solving ability are essential for the reliability of our facilities. Join our team and make an impact in the world of pharmaceuticals!

What will you do as a Manager Process Engineering?

Together with your multidisciplinary engineering team, you will lead and drive the engineering strategy within our dynamic pharmaceutical production environment. You combine your technical expertise with interpersonal coaching and strategic leadership, ensuring strong stakeholder management and influencing leadership skills to collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT, Facilities, EHS, and the broader global engineering function.

Your guidance will ensure the successful implementation of process engineering projects, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence while collaborating effectively with diverse teams to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.

Your key responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate as a key member of the Engineering Management Team, contributing to the overall engineering vision and strategy within the pharmaceutical production environment.
• Multidisciplinary Team Leadership: Lead a diverse team of engineers (Process, HVAC, Electrical, Mechanical) to drive technical standardization and efficiency improvements, ensuring flawless execution of engineering projects.
• Engineering Excellence: Foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation, encouraging cross-functional learning and sharing best practices to elevate project outcomes and drive operational efficiency.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure all engineering processes adhere to industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements, maintaining product reliability and simplicity in maintenance.
• Sustainability and Continuous Improvement: Integrate sustainable practices into engineering projects, actively minimizing environmental impact while promoting a culture of continuous improvement through feedback and team collaboration.
• Mentorship and Team Development: Develop and mentor engineers within the team, providing opportunities for professional growth and skills enhancement while actively participating in initiatives that promote inclusion and build a high-performing engineering team. Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation, enabling cross-functional learning and sharing of best practices to enhance team capabilities and performance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Utilize strong stakeholder management and influencing leadership skills to enhance collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT, Facilities, EHS, and the broader global engineering function, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Innovation and Automation Planning: Proactively identify and assess upcoming innovations and projects in the coming years, including potential initiatives on life cycle management, automation, compliance, and strategic investments that enable the production and research of existing and new projects within the J&J network.

In this challenging role, you will not only lead our team to success but also contribute to high-level decisions within the Management Team, shaping the future direction of engineering in our organization. Join us to create a future where engineering is not just a function but an opportunity to make a lasting impact!

The team

Our engineering department focuses on key areas including Process Engineering, Project Delivery, Site Portfolio, and Commissioning & Qualification management.

As a Process Engineering Manager, you will report directly to the Sr. Engineering Manager and play a crucial role in shaping our engineering strategy as an integral part of the Management Team (MT).

The engineering department has a dynamic mix of colleagues from different countries. Together with our engineering service partners and contractors, we constantly seek new perspectives and innovative smart solutions. We work on both facility-related and production installations and your development. With us, you have the freedom to organize your work independently and we encourage initiative, with a strong focus on achieving personal and business goals.

You recognize yourself in this

You are a driven professional with a strong passion for multidisciplinary engineering and strong drive for innovation. You possess extensive technical knowledge and effectively combine this with interpersonal skills. Additionally, you can operate and communicate at both strategic and tactical levels, ensuring your team remains motivated and engaged. You thrive in a dynamic work environment where you can excel both independently and in collaboration with others. You are always seeking opportunities for improvement and focus on achieving high quality and safety standards in all your projects. Teamwork, quality, and results are your main motivators.

Your profile:

• University level of thinking and working, with a technical engineering educational background complemented by a minimum of 8 years of experience in process engineering and leadership responsibilities within the pharmaceutical or industrial sector.
• Technical and leadership skills: Strong technical knowledge of system requirements and design principles, combined with experience in inspiring and coaching teams to reach their full potential.
• Communication and problem-solving: Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and an analytical mindset to find innovative solutions to complex issues.

What you can expect from us

Working at Johnson & Johnson means contributing to innovations that improve lives. You are part of a motivated team focused on innovative medicines with a direct impact on patients. Together, we build a healthier future, with plenty of opportunities for growth and development.

• Attractive secondary employment benefits: including 36 vacation days based on full-time, discounts on health insurance, and gym subscriptions.
• Personal Growth: Develop your talents with training.
• Professional Development: Access to courses to expand your skills.
• Close Team: Collaboration with dedicated colleagues.
• Pleasant Work Environment: Working together in a professional, informal atmosphere.