Description
- This position will be based in Nijmegen.
- J&J Flex hybrid model.
- 1-year contract with intention to extend.
Change lives for the better.
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/.
THE OPPORTUNITY
How you can help.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Source Quality Engineer to join our exceptional team at Johnson & Johnson. As a leader in the management of Direct, Indirect Suppliers, and/or External Manufacturers engaged in the production of our world-class products, you will play a vital role in ensuring flawless quality assurance. With our ambitious goals and proven track record, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a company that is at the forefront of innovation and positively impacts lives globally.
What you’ll do.
Key activities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide timely business support for the assigned Ethicon Source Quality Management (SQM) function globally.
- Lead, develop, and implement supplier/purchasing controls and associated activities including Approved Supplier List management.
- Collaborate with suppliers and business partners to ensure robust materials, products, processes, and systems.
- Collaborate with teams from various departments to investigate and resolve/prevent supplier-related issues, ensuring smooth business operations.
- Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics, identify areas of opportunity, communicate supplier risks, and drive the resolution of supplier quality issues.
- Implement supplier process for managing changes, including notification, assessment of impact, approval, and qualification of materials/suppliers.
- Apply Project Management methodologies to effectively plan, coordinate, lead, and deliver results for SQM projects.
- Analyze quality data and lead discussions to drive resolution and optimize supplier performance.
- Collaborate with operations on process/product improvement projects.
- Prepare Supplier Quality Agreements and drive discussions with suppliers.
- Develop and implement a Quality Risk Management process for supplier-related matters.
- Understand customer needs and provide tailored metric information that aligns with the business environment.
- Lead component qualification change projects in collaboration with key business partners and suppliers.
- Apply appropriate Quality Engineering and Process Excellence tools to support innovations and continuous improvements.
- Adhere to all relevant quality management system, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies.
Qualifications
IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU
To be successful, you demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within a virtual matrix environment. Further requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or related technical and quality field.
- 6+ years of experience in a highly regulated industry.
- Prior manufacturing, plant, or technical background.
- Working experience in a good manufacturing practice regulated environment preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices.
- Broad experience with quality systems and documentation in a regulated compliance environment.
- Component Qualification/Process Validation experience preferred.
- Broad knowledge of Quality System Regulations and Source Quality Management principles desired.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements.
- ASQ certifications, Six Sigma/Lean certifications, and Project Management certifications preferred.
- Fluent in English; bilingual in English and Dutch preferred.
Closing date: Tuesday, 15th of September 2024.
Being part of Johnson & Johnson can change everything, including YOU
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.
We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.
That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”!