Quality Engineer

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 jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Process Operations

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Sassenheim, Netherlands

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Janssen Biologics B.V., part of Johnson & Johnson, is setting up a brand-new production facility in Sassenheim, where we will produce lentiviral vectors (LVV) used in the treatment of multiple myeloma, a disease affecting 160,000 patients globally, with commercial production targeted for 2026. This is a unique opportunity to help build a state-of-the-art site from the ground up. We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join us on this journey in Sassenheim, Netherlands.

The Quality Engineers are integral members of the GMP department, part of Lentiviral Operations (LVO), supporting Operations (Ops), Centre of Expertise (CoE) and New Product Introduction (NPI) on GMP compliance (including Annex 1, Training and Quality Risk Assessments), non conformances and change controls.

As a Quality Engineer, you will:

• Lead and complete non conformance investigations, CAPA records, and change controls from initiation to closure, ensuring timely, compliant outcomes.
• Participate in reviewing, maintaining, and updating quality documentation and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Perform regular GEMBA walks and operational observations to identify gaps in GMP adherence and drive corrective actions with the production team.
• Escalate risks and issues clearly and promptly to ensure visibility and timely resolution across stakeholders.
• Initiate and run risk mitigations and continuous improvement projects that reduce recurrence and improve process reliability.
• Support audits and inspections by preparing responses, acting as quality contact, and helping implement corrective actions.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Relevant HBO degree plus at least 3 years of relevant experience in a quality or manufacturing environment.
• English at B2 level (required) to communicate effectively in our international setting.
• Computer skills: intermediate MS Office, routine data analysis, and specialist use of business applications.
• Proven experience leading or significantly supporting change controls, quality investigations, and CAPA activities.
• Practical, organized, and resilient: proactive, decisive, accurate, able to handle changing priorities and work calmly under pressure.
• Strong communicator and team player who aligns with stakeholders, supports training, and gives/receives constructive feedback.

Here's what you can expect:

• Application review: We'll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you: If there's a good match, you'll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we'll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We're excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA #LI_Hybrid

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Analytical Reasoning, Analytics Dashboards, Business Behavior, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Savvy, Execution Focus, Gap Analysis, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Manufacturing Standards, Operational Excellence, Plant Operations, Process Optimization, Project Administration, Technical Credibility

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€44.700,00 - €70.840,00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.