Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer 

Location: Leiden, Netherlands

Duration: Contract will run until the end of December 2026

Hours: 40

Please note; this role does not accept freelancers

Imagine your next project as a Quality Engineer where you will directly drive the execution of key organisational, company, and divisional objectives through your performance. In this senior role, you will take on non-routine individual contributor tasks, expertly organising Quality activities tied to team deliverables. Acting as a vital liaison between leadership and team members, you will seamlessly escalate issues and risks as required, while consistently demonstrating effective communication skills with both internal and external customers. 

roles and responsibilities

• Applies in-depth knowledge of Quality requirements to support the execution of organizational objectives (e.g., lead nonconformance investigations and root cause investigations, including CAPA records).

• Reviews documentation associated with processes and activities for the Operations unit products.

• Ensure compliant documentation and timely completion of quality records.

• Act as change control (CC) lead for operations by being responsible for the change control from initiation through completion.

• Implements risk mitigations and continuous improvement projects, under limited guidance.

• Updates procedures based on new or revised regulatory requirements, internal investigations, and audits.

• Assists with formal escalation processes to ensure visibility of risks associated with safety, product quality and regulatory compliance.

• Takes ownership of personal training and ensures that all required training is understood and completed on time.

• Enhance a culture of belonging through trusting, divers, & inclusive relationships.

• Subject Matter Expect on deviations/change controls during inspection and audits.

• Demonstrates Johnson & Johnson’s Leadership Imperatives and Credo in day-to-day interactions with the team.

• Is required to understand and comply with the Code of Business Conduct, Company policies and laws that govern their activities.

• Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

how to succeed

• A relevant MBO-4 with 3 years relevant quality experience within a regulated industry

• Dutch A2 (preferred) and English B2 language level is required.

• The levels of computer proficiency are intermediate level for MS office, routine level for data analysis, and specialist level for business applications.

• Positive attitude, proactivity, decisive, and organised with an ability to work individually and in a team.

• Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.

• High degree of accuracy and quality attitude.

• Analytical thinking: ability and dealing with complexity, asking questions, using data, using information and identifying gaps and root causes of issues and think out of the box to develop a solution.

• Stress-resistant, continues to work calmly under all circumstances.

• Flexible, can deal with changing priorities.

• Previous experience with leading change controls or quality investigations.

Benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run until the end of December 2026

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

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson.

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 or LinkedIn InMail - you must apply direct to this advert.

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”.