Johnson & Johnson
Process Engineer

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Process Engineer
Location: Blackpool (fully on-site with occasional opportunities to work from home)
Duration: 12 months (with the opportunity for an extension)
Hours: 37 hours per week (with early finish on Fridays)
Imagine your next project driving healthcare innovation and volume expansion within a growing, supportive team where you will directly impact new product introductions and operational excellence.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Process review and optimisation of specified process area/s.
- Input into new product development, to ensure timely introduction into production and that they are operationally cost effective.
- Initiation / completion of deviations, remedial actions, CAPA’s and other quality system documentation.
- Support and manage manufacturing validation effort for existing and new processes.
- Active member of multifunctional process and production improvement team.
- Study and implementation of world class manufacturing tools and techniques (Lean, ME2) within aligned process areas.
- Problem identification and resolution to root cause.
- Focused on identification and elimination of waste processes.
- Leadership and coordination of onsite Process Excellence initiatives and activities including certification, re-certification and promotion of PE awareness on site.
- Input into machinery purchases, investigating new technologies for existing processes.
- Follow and promote Company, HS&E and Quality standards to enable the site to achieve and maintain excellent results.
- Liaise with outside contractors whilst leading projects from conception to commissioning and handover.
- Ensure that processes are robust and as efficient and effective as possible.
- Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with all regulations and laws governing business and quality operations (FDA / GMP / BSI / ISO, etc.).
- Ensure company compliance with all local, national, international and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
- Accountable for HSE compliance for their area of responsibility.
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How to Succeed
- Ideally an engineer with 1-2 years of experience, though open to candidates from industries outside of medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
- Good understanding of process engineering.
- Technical degree in related discipline (Engineering/Science/Chemical) preferred, or a minimum HND in related discipline.
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing Initiatives to deliver business benefit.
- Able to demonstrate process, equipment improvements and waste reduction savings.
- Positive attitude.
- Mature and persuasive.
- Ability to quickly comprehend complex issues.
- Sets high standards.
- Continuous Improvement orientation.
- Accepting of change.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to act as coach and mentor.
- Ability to carry out structured problem solving and Credo based decision making skills.
- Understands and applies HR policies and systems.
- Knowledge of CMW organization and products.
- Exposure to PEx, ME2 and Lean principles.
- Knowledge of Business Continuity Process and capable to lead fault finding processes.
- Complies with DePuy Synthes training requirements.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems.
- Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment system requirements.
- Appreciation of budget planning and control.
- Understanding of the CapEx process.
- Ability to communicate and co-operate effectively at appropriate levels across different internal functions both orally and written.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Management of own workload and ability to work independently using own initiative.
- Good organizational skills.
- Strong problem solving skills (desirable).
- A good knowledge of design control and change control (desirable).
- Working knowledge and experience in the application of Lean / process excellence methodology for problem solving (desirable).
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DePuy Synthes is 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.
About DePuy Synthes
DePuy Synthes is the orthopaedic and neurological businesses of Johnson & Johnson - the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare company. At DePuy Synthes we specialise in our innovations in healthcare products, services and programs that make a real difference to millions of people across the world. We specialise in joint reconstruction, trauma, extremities, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, and also the VELYS™ Digital Surgery portfolio. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at DePuy Synthes.
Application Process
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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 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”.
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