Business Excellence Engineer
About The Position
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. About MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. An internal pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered. We are searching for the best talent for Business Excellence Engineer Job Summary Under the direction of the Senior Business Excellence Manager, the Business Excellence Engineer supports and leads Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This role applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to analyze processes, support productivity improvements, and drive standardized work across manufacturing operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline preferred).
- 2–4 years of overall professional experience.
- Experience or exposure to Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
- Demonstrated analytical and statistical problem‑solving skills.
- Manufacturing or regulated industry experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.
- Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable improvement opportunities.
- Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills within team environments.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with standard business and analytical tools (e.g., Excel, data visualization tools; Minitab preferred).
Nice To Haves
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Support and oversee Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including workplace organization, standardized work, and waste elimination.
- Apply Continuous Improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, JJOS) to improve manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Perform capacity, cycle time, and productivity analyses to support base business performance and improvement opportunities.
- Support data analysis and reporting of key performance indicators to track operational performance against targets.
- Participate in cross‑functional improvement teams and contribute to problem‑solving and decision‑making activities.
- Facilitate process mapping and analysis to identify and eliminate non‑value‑added activities.
- Support development and maintenance of production performance dashboards.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and improvement opportunities to stakeholders and leadership.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, quality, safety, and environmental requirements (GMP, ISO, FDA, internal policies).
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of operational excellence objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
