Johnson & Johnson

Process Engineer

In short

Johnson & Johnson's Orthopaedics division (soon to become standalone company DePuy Synthes) is hiring a Process Engineer in Blackpool to own and optimize manufacturing value streams for medical devices. The role involves leading process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), managing CAPAs and audit actions within a Quality Management System, and driving multi-functional continuous improvement initiatives. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Automation) and 2 years of manufacturing/process engineering experience, with strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

About Orthopaedics
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.
Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Position Overview
The Process Engineer owns and optimizes assigned manufacturing value streams to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective production of medical devices. In this role you will provide strategic technical leadership, direct complex process development and validation programs, lead multi-functional continuous improvement initiatives, and influence long-term process and equipment strategy. You will mentor junior engineers, represent Engineering in governance and regulatory forums, and drive initiatives that improve quality, supply continuity, and cost performance.
Required Qualifications & Experience
•Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering (or equivalent) - Mechanical, Chemical or Automation
•2 years demonstrated ability in manufacturing/process engineering
•Demonstrated experience leading validation activities including IQ, OQ and PQ for equipment, processes and systems
•Proven track record managing Audit Actions, NCRs and CAPAs within a Quality Management System
•Strong experience in structured problem solving and root cause analysis
•Excellent technical content skills (specifications, validation protocols, change control)
•Experience leading multi-functional teams and influencing collaborators at multiple levels
•Desirable experience on knowledge of control systems (Siemens/Rockwell), HMI's, OT Architecture and computer systems
Key Competencies
•Strategic and analytical problem solver with data-driven decision-making skills
•Structured problem solver with a focus on root cause and sustainable corrective actions
•Strong multi-functional collaborator and influencer (Operations, Quality, R&D, Suppliers); able to represent Operations in governance and regulatory settings
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical content and collaborator updates
•Project organisation, prioritisation and execution with the ability to drive complex actions to timely closure
•Continuous improvement attitude with measurable focus on cost, quality and supply stability
•Commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) practices and regulatory compliance
Required Skills
Continuous Improvement, Process Validation, Quality Validation
Preferred Skills
Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Emerging Technologies, Execution Focus, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Project Engineering, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Supply Planning, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing

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