
Quality by Design Engineer
€3,771 - €5,875
Key Skills
Job Description
Are you ready for a new step in your career?
Mead Johnson Nutrition is a long-standing multinational brand specializing in infant and child nutrition. Our company vision is to become the world's leading provider of scientifically backed child nutrition and specialized food products and services. At Mead Johnson Nutrition, we are deeply committed to creating nutritional brands and products that give babies and children the best start in life. With over 450 employees, our Nijmegen factory produces super-premium child nutrition for the largest market in the world, Greater China. Quality, reliability, innovation, and ethics are core values at Mead Johnson.
Our Quality department is searching for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our dynamic team as a Quality by Design Engineer. In this critical role, you will focus on implementing and enhancing Quality by Design (QbD) principles within our production processes, ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
What will you do?
Implement and optimise QbD methodologies to improve product and process quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance to develop robust design and control strategies.
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential quality issues early and recommend mitigations.
Develop detailed reports and documentation following QbD principles, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
Provide training and support to team members on QbD processes and tools.
Utilize data analysis techniques to evaluate process performance and drive decision-making.
Who are you?
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a quality-related role, preferably within the pharmaceutical or nutrition industry.
Strong understanding of QbD principles, tools, and methodologies.
Proven experience with risk management and statistical data analysis.
Excellent communication skills in both English and Dutch, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
A detail-oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
What do we offer?
An inspiring and innovative work environment where you can develop your career and sharpen your skills in a dedicated and professional team. We offer excellent working conditions and a competitive salary of €3.771 - €5.875, depending on knowledge and experience. Mead Johnson has a 38-hour working week with 25 vacation days and 13 ADV days. We also offer you a good pension plan, a year-end bonus, collective health insurance and opportunities for professional development.
Will you take the next step?
If you are driven by a commitment to quality and have a passion for innovation, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your cover letter and CV via the 'Apply Now' button. For more information about this opportunity, contact us at [email protected].
Note that a VOG screening may be part of our hiring process.
Core Responsibilities
The Quality by Design Engineer will implement and optimize QbD methodologies to improve product and process quality within the manufacturing environment. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust control strategies and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field with at least 3 years of experience in a quality-related role. Proficiency in QbD principles, risk management, and statistical data analysis is required, along with fluency in English and Dutch.
Benefits
- Pension plan
- Year-end bonus
- Collective health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- 25 vacation days
- 13 ADV days
About Mead Johnson B.V.
Industry: Manufacturing
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
For more than a century, Mead Johnson Nutrition has led the way in developing products designed to help meet the nutritional needs of infants and children. Today, that passion remains our primary pursuit. Parents and healthcare professionals around the world trust Mead Johnson Nutrition to provide sustenance, strength and support to newborns, infants, and young children. Mead Johnson Nutrition is the only global company focused primarily on pediatric nutrition. We operate in a growing and vital industry, bringing to market a broad portfolio of leading brands and more than 70 products, from infant formulas to growing-up milks. We offer a variety of exciting career options, with opportunities ranging from research and development, sales, and marketing to manufacturing and finance. Our 6,800 team members – operating in more than 50 countries – adhere to a set of values that includes the passionate pursuit of continuous improvement; an uncompromising commitment to scientific rigor and quality; maintaining integrity in every relationship we create; and establishing an environment of openness, respect and high performance. We are over 100 years old. Yet with every birth that takes place, our company – and the potential need for our products – begins anew.