Senior Process Engineer

• Job title Senior Process Engineer
• Function Supply Chain Engineering
• Sub function Process Engineering
• Category Senior Engineer, Process Engineering (ST6)
• Location Geel / Belgium
• Date posted Aug 07 2026
• Requisition number R-092888
• Work pattern Hybrid Work

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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 jnj.com.

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Senior Process Engineer

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer within the Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team located in Geel, Belgium.

The chemical production facility in Geel is part of the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines Supply Chain organization and is the largest manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and spray dried powders (SDP) within the network and our API Launch and Grow site. The APIs/SDPs we manufacture are sent for further processing through pharmaceutical production into tablets, ointments, syrups, and other formulations, which are distributed to our patients around the globe.

The Senior Process Engineer will become member of the Manufacturing, Science and Technology (MSAT) team. This team is responsible for supporting New Product Introductions (NPI) and Life Cycle Management (LCM) portfolio, manage product transfers, support process validation and improvements and deploy standard/new technologies/digitalization projects. They will represent MSAT as part of multi-functional teams.

The focus will be supporting the API portfolio (NPI/LCM) as well as building knowledge on new technologies. Working in partnership with multifunctional groups and collaboration with the business across departments is a crucial aspect to this role. Solid understanding of chemical synthesis and API manufacturing and knowledge of process technology is required. Experience with introduction of APIs to manufacturing sites or global technology transfers or introducing new technologies is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading/supporting your own projects within the NPI/LCM portfolio or product tech transfers. Technical and manufacturing integration into the commercial manufacturing site Geel.
  • (Co-)leading the manufacturing site team, collaborate with global MSAT functions and R&D, support plant readiness and execution (e.g. tech transfer implementation, site-based documentation, process validation, risk management, campaign prep and follow-up, support in process-related quality investigations, …).
  • Find opportunities to increase process efficiency, promote and implement innovative initiatives for process optimizations.
  • Gain expertise in current equipment capabilities and new process technologies, from a process viewpoint. Be contributor to drive technological vision.
  • Contribution, review and approval of API technical documents (e.g. protocols, reports, submissions, criticality analysis, control strategies, etc.).
• Technical support on any regulatory audits and inspections.
  • Build knowledge as a process engineer and integrate this knowledge into the organization. Provides comprehensive process advice. Facilitates resolution of complicated operational problems.
• Build a strong network with departments like operations, quality, technical engineering, global MSAT, R&D, planning, EHS&S.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or PhD preferably in Chemical engineering or process technology (bioengineering, industrial engineering or chemistry), or proven record in an industrial, operational environment.
• Experience in an API manufacturing, engineering or development environment is an asset.
• Technical knowledge of some of the following is highly valued: reactor/centrifuge/dryer or new technologies, process analytical technologies (PAT), data analytical tools.
• Awareness of API manufacturing site systems and procedures (SAP, change control, qualification, process validation, etc.).
• Owns good project management, organizing, planning and coordination skills (FPX or similar). Able to set up and maintain communication with stakeholders and wider network organization.
• Motivated, able to work independently and take decisions autonomously, with demonstrated problem solving skill and result driven personality.
• Strong interpersonal skills, eg influencing and conflict handling.
• Strong analytical skills, high level of accuracy.
• Develops collaborations with internal and external business partners. Is an excellent teammate.
• Working knowledge of English (both verbally and written) and Dutch (or willing to develop proficiency in Dutch).

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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, 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.

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