Senior Process Engineer

Terumo is a global manufacturer of medical devices, with a strong production footprint in Leuven, where approximately 800 million hypodermic needles and injection solutions are produced annually.

Within the Pharmaceutical Solutions department, we focus on highly customized products developed according to the specific needs, medicines and questions of our pharmaceutical customers. To enable this high level of personalization, Terumo has invested heavily in flexible, highly automated production technologies. Our site proudly carries the title Factory of the Future, recognizing both our advanced production environment and our people-oriented culture. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will be part of a cross-functional production team where engineering, quality, maintenance and operations work closely together to continuously improve processes, yield and quality.

As a Senior Production Process Engineer, you analyze, develop and implement improvements in highly automated production processes to sustainably increase quality, yield and efficiency. You thrive in a dynamic environment where initiative, problem‑solving and collaboration are key. Acting as a bridge between production and projects, you contribute from concept to stable implementation.

Your responsibilities

• Analyze existing production processes to identify, test and implement improvements, and resolve current issues
• Optimize production systems with a strong focus on OEE, quality and yield
• Define, implement and safeguard process standards, including CP and CPK monitoring
• Identify, prioritize and analyze bottlenecks using data-driven insights and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Define success criteria and ensure thorough root cause analyses of production issues
• Develop, coordinate and implement cross-functional improvement initiatives, ensuring sustainable results
• Take an active role in change management through training, procedures and clear communication
• Implement and optimize digital systems to monitor and analyze production performance
• Act as the link between production and project teams for new installations, from initiation through aftercare
• Manage the complete COC process and lead p-FMEA activities, ensuring feedback to SIPOC
• Prepare and actively participate in daily production meetings, supporting operational follow-up
• Contribute to TPM activities, including maintenance planning and execution
• Support calibration activities and perform MSAs
• Safeguard inspection readiness and ensure compliance with audit requirements
• Participate in internal and external audits, as well as client visits

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Electromechanics or equivalent, or a Bachelor’s degree with additional relevant experience
• At least 5 years of experience in production environments with fully automated assembly lines
• Strong knowledge of process expertise (technology & delivery base, implementation, risks), process control tools (such as 6S), engineering studies and process capability
• Basic knowledge of statistics and data analysis
• Six Sigma certification (minimum Green Belt)
• Affinity with PLCs, robotics, cobots, AI or industrial engineering
• Open to change and motivated to continuously learn new skills
• Proactive in tackling challenges and finding solutions when outcomes are not immediately clear
• Excellent communication, organizational and project management skills
• Natural team player who enjoys cross-functional collaboration
• Fluent in Dutch and English

What we offer

At Terumo, you will work in a dynamic, high-tech production environment where you have plenty of opportunities to take initiative and make an impact. Curiosity, ownership and coaching others are part of everyday work. You will gather the right input to analyze complex problems, persuade stakeholders to adopt new concepts and act as a coach within your area of expertise. In return, we offer an attractive salary package complemented by meal vouchers and access to a subsidized company restaurant. Because Care is one of our core values, we also provide a pension plan, hospitalization insurance, disability insurance and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

You will join a Factory of the Future with strong investment in people, technology and continuous improvement, offering plenty of room for personal development, ownership and impact. During the recruitment process, you will meet the hiring manager and several passionate Terumo colleagues who are eager to share their experience.