Principal QA Engineer

Principal QA Engineer

Location: Groningen, Netherlands - Site based

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 40 hours per week

Imagine your next project leading high-impact projects with full technical ownership, driving innovation and solving complex challenges.

Principal QA Engineer Leads high-impact projects with full technical ownership, driving innovation and solving complex challenges. Recognized for contributing significant designs and techniques that advance company objectives. Serves as a trusted advisor to quality senior leadership and a mentor to junior engineers, shaping technical direction and talent development.

roles and responsibilities.

• Aligns site and project leaders on planning and resource allocation.

• Champions robust quality strategies for validation of tests, processes and designs

• Leads high-impact initiatives for product and process optimization

• Drives cost efficiency through targeted quality improvements

• Elevates standards through internal and external benchmarking

• Defines and monitors critical quality metrics and cost structures

• Ensures full compliance with global regulatory standards (QSRs, ISO 13485, MDD)

• (co) Hosts internal and external audit activities with broad audit expertise

• Partners with R&D to enforce design controls and mitigate design risks

• Oversees transfer activities for products, materials, components, and designs

• Owns and executes risk management processes including FMEAs and hazard analyses

• Assesses process changes for regulatory and risk implications

• Incorporates customer insights into continuous improvement and corrective actions

• Coordinates rapid response to field issues with commercial teams

• Designs and interprets sampling plans based on risk and defect profiles

• Influences product design and validation strategies using market intelligence

• Guides and develops quality talent across engineering and technical teams

Focus Area

• Mentoring

• Compliance & Regulatory

• Statisticsl & Sampling Plans

• New Product & Process Introduction

• Quality Leadership

• Risk Management

• Business Improvement

• Complaint Handling

how to succeed.

• You will have 8–10 years of relevant experience with a background in manufacturing/operations.

• Experience in FDA and European regulatory environments

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical preferred)

• Advanced technical training in: Statistics, Lean & Six Sigma, Measurement System Analysis, SPC, DOEs, Reliability

• Deep expertise in manufacturing equipment and production processes

• Comprehensive knowledge of product and process risk management, aligned with FDA and ISO standards

• Proven track record in developing and executing effective risk mitigation strategies

• Strong understanding of GMP, ISO compliance, and validation requirements

• Solid experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and process validation methodologies

• Demonstrated project management and leadership abilities

• Strong mentoring and coaching skills

• Ability to manage remote teams

• Proven leadership in areas aligned with job responsibilities

• Ability to build partnerships both internally and externally

benefits.

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months

you are welcome here.

Johnson & Johnson 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 Johnson & Johnson Vision

Johnson & Johnson Vision brings together cutting-edge insights, science, technology and people. We partner with eye care professionals and help more people around the world preserve and restore sight. Our portfolio includes the best selling contact lens brand in the world, ACUVUE, plus consumer eye health solutions, dry eye treatments, refractive (Lasik) and cataract products. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough, create a world connected by SIGHT with your next project at Johnson & Johnson Vision.

application process.

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email.

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”.