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**Job Function: **
Supply Chain Engineering
**Job Sub Function: **
Process Engineering
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Job Description:
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Production Engineer to join our team in the medical device industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role is crucial for maintaining product quality and operational efficiency within our production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes for medical devices, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 13485, FDA regulations, and other relevant guidelines.
- Lead on process design and optimization efforts to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
- Troubleshoot process-related issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration of new products and processes into production.
- Conduct regular process audits and inspections to identify areas of improvement, ensuring adherence to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformities, ensuring timely resolution of process-related issues.
- Develop and deliver training programs for operations staff on new and existing processes, ensuring competency in manufacturing practices.
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety regulations, and company policies.
- Analyze process performance metrics, preparing reports and presentations for stakeholders to communicate progress and improvement opportunities.
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in medical device manufacturing technologies and industry trends, translating insights into actionable strategies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in process management or engineering within the medical device or related industry.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements in the medical device sector.
- Proven experience with process optimization methodologies, such as Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decision-making based on insights.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with project management and cross-functional team leadership.
- Knowledge of risk management and validation processes associated with medical devices.
- Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and other quality control techniques.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a dynamic industry.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment that values quality and continuous improvement.
If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for process optimization in the medical device industry, we invite you to apply for the Production Engineer position!
The anticipated base pay range for this position is 75.000 EUR to 118.450 EUR.
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, and 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.
**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Agile Decision Making, Coaching, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Product Costing, Product Improvements, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing, Vendor Selection