Quality Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom

This role is a Process Quality Engineer in the Supply Chain Engineering function at Johnson & Johnson. The primary focus is on maintaining and developing the Quality System for site manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with ISO 9000, ISO13485, FDA QSRs, and the Medical Devices Directive. Responsibilities include trending non-conformances, investigating issues, identifying root causes, leading investigations, partnering with engineering on new processes, owning validation master plans, supporting maintenance activities, and working on process improvement. The role requires a degree in science or engineering, at least 3 years of experience in a regulated industry, and knowledge of quality systems and tools. A demonstrated understanding of AI concepts and prompt generation is also mentioned.

What you'd actually do

  1. Under limited supervision, and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position must perform monthly trending of non-conformances and generate data as is required for Dashboard reviews.
  2. It will ensure all assigned quality actions are investigated, have causes identified and actions plans completed to the agreed schedule, regardless of source.
  3. The Quality Engineer is responsible for leading investigations into product or process issues raised, identifying root cause and corrective action plans as required.
  4. They will also partner with Engineering team during the definition and introduction of new or improved processes, delivering all validation, calibration, risk management and documentation needs.
  5. As an outcome, the Quality Engineer will own Validation Master Plan and Quality validation review activities for site production processes.

Skills

Required

  • degree in a scientific or engineering field
  • 3 years of experience in a quality, technical, or manufacturing role within a regulated industry
  • Well-developed interpersonal and collaboration skills
  • Solid understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and FDA Quality System Regulations is preferred
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Previous exposure to quality systems, including ISO 13485 and FDA QSRs
  • In-depth knowledge of validation and change control processes
  • Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, root cause investigation, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Strong computer literacy
  • Ability to apply structured problem-solving and make informed decisions
  • Ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the organization
  • Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
  • Demonstrated understanding of AI concepts and frameworks, including responsible and ethical AI practices, with experience using effective prompt generation to improve efficiency and productivity

Nice to have

  • Customer Centricity
  • Data Savvy
  • Document Management
  • Execution Focus
  • Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP)
  • Issue Escalation
  • Lean Supply Chain Management
  • Process Control
  • Process Improvements
  • Quality Control Testing
  • Quality Services
  • Quality Standards
  • Quality Systems Documentation
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application
  • Supervision
  • Supply Planning
  • Technologically Savvy

What the JD emphasized

  • minimum of 3 years of experience in a quality, technical, or manufacturing role within a regulated industry
  • Demonstrated understanding of AI concepts and frameworks, including responsible and ethical AI practices, with experience using effective prompt generation to improve efficiency and productivity