Senior Engineer, Chemical Manufacturing Technology

Johnson & Johnson seeks a Senior Engineer for Chemical Manufacturing Technology at its Geel and Beerse sites in Belgium. The role requires expertise in pharmaceutical API manufacturing and process scaling, leading technology implementation projects and cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and clinical studies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as domain expert for established and emerging technologies in chemical development and API commercial production
• Lead introduction, evaluation, and implementation of innovative technology platforms across development and production processes
• Lead project intake, business case analysis, and assessment of alternatives to drive project approvals and execution
• Represent engineering in cross-functional New Product Introduction teams and stage gate reviews for capital projects
• Design and select engineering solutions for production equipment and foster continuous improvement culture

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years manufacturing, process engineering, or capital project experience in pharmaceutical or regulated industries
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with proven ability to translate business needs into engineering solutions
• Exceptional communication and teamwork across departments with ability to influence stakeholders
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch or willingness to learn
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality in complex environments

Compensation: €74,000–€117,530 base annual salary