Description
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
Job Function:
R&D Product DevelopmentJob Sub Function:
Biomedical EngineeringJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, GermanyJob Description:
Internal Posting 27.10-10.11.2025
TARIFF
JOB SUMMARY
The Quality Engineer shares a passion for ensuring the highest quality experiences for our patients and customers. This position will be responsible for the leadership and support of Quality Engineering activities pertaining to Design Controls, Product & Process Validation, Risk Management, and Lifecycle Management for the Wound Closure and Healing (WCH) or the Biosurgery Platforms. WCH is a market leader in surgical tissue healing with a broad portfolio including Antibacterial sutures, Knotless Tissue Control Devices, Topical Skin
Adhesives, Skin Closure Systems, and traditional absorbable and non-absorbable surgical sutures with innovative needle technologies. The Biosurgery Platform consists of a comprehensive portfolio of adjunctive hemostats and sealants.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:
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Demonstrating growing proficiency in applying various tools and methods (for example, Six
Sigma, Lean) to identify and realize new product or process introductions as well as process and
business improvements.
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Demonstrating growing proficiency in applying various risk management and risk mitigation tools and
practices (for example, mistake proofing, critical control points, failure modes, and effects analysis).
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Contributing to the reliability assessments of product design
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Contributing to root cause investigations using various problem-solving techniques and tools and
assesses the effectiveness of corrective actions.
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Supporting the development of test methods in equipment, process, and product qualifications/validations. Executing methods as needed for development and qualification.
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Implementing and/or maintaining production and process controls using appropriate techniques (for
example, process capability measures, statistical process controls, and process performance metrics).
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Supporting execution of project plans as a contributing member of the team.
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Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
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Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practice
as applicable.
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For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all
Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed
to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
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Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company
regulations, policies, and procedures
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Performs other duties assigned as needed
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
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A Bachelor’s Degree is required in engineering, science or related technical field from an accredited
school is required. A relevant advanced degree is preferred.
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A total of 2 - 4 years of work experience is expected. Experience in a regulated industry (medical device,
bio-pharmaceutical, or pharmaceutical) is preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and
AFFILIATIONS
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Knowledge of ISO13485 and/or cGMP regulations.
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An ASQ certification (CQE, CQM, CRE, or CQA), Six Sigma (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.), or Process
Excellence certification is preferred.
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Demonstrate independent understanding and application of core GMP fundamentals, including but not
limited to Data Integrity (DI), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Documentation Practices
(GDPs).
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The Quality Engineer is expected to continue growing and be able to function in the following
technical quality areas with minimal input and mentoring.
o Applied statistics of increasing complexity
o Expectations of regulated bodies:
- Design control
- Good documentation practices
- Good manufacturing practices
- Organizational requirements
o Root cause analysis and Corrective Action / Preventive Action (CAPA)
expectations
o Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and reliability testing/analysis
under guidance.
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Personal computer skills, Windows: word processing, project planning, presentation, e-mail, and spreadsheet software
o Learn and apply software packages, as required.
ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
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Ability to work in scheduled work hours.
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Ability to work in stressful/fast paced environment.
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Ability to work and interact with co-workers to accomplish company goals in a team environment.
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Analytical/Problem Solving Skills.
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Ability to learn.
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Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
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Must be able to sit for long periods of time with a moderate amount of standing and walking.
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Ability to do Repetitive Hand Motions-Computer entry.
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Must follow applicable local regulations & Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and
Environmental practices.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS & INTERNAL INTERACTIONS
Works in collaboration with all other departments to ensure quality and compliance aspects are incorporated and maintained related to quality engineering and validation.
LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
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The primary location for the position is within an Ethicon, Inc site, globally.
– certain task(s) can be performed remotely
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Travel is approximately 10% and may include domestic and international.
