Director Engineering Technology Development
About The Position
The Director, Engineering Technology Development provides strategic and technical leadership and tactical direction to Contact Lens & Surgical Vision Engineering Technology Development Engineers and Project Managers. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Advanced Technology JJV, this leader directs a multidisciplinary Engineering function and its Technology Development Project Portfolio, developing and deploying technical solutions on highly automated production equipment and processes. The role focuses on sustainable technology advantage, operational excellence, process improvement, and execution of the strategic Hoshin capital program and prioritized project portfolio. The Director establishes organizational vision and engineering process excellence, builds organizational capability, drives execution, and measures and improves functional performance. The role leads business cases for capital investments, manages the Jacksonville site’s RD&I Tax Grants & Incentives Workstream, promotes innovation management, and oversees long-range plans, annual budgets, headcount, expenses, and performance indicators. The position also mentors and develops team members and collaborates across functions, sites, and the enterprise to support growth, new products, process simplification, and technology development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- At least 12 years of relevant business experience.
- At least 8 years of people management experience, with demonstrated success in performance management and development.
- Manufacturing and/or Engineering experience in FDA or other regulated environments, from design through startup.
- Experience in conceptual development, design and implementation, planning and scheduling, and project management of capital projects.
- Ability to translate engineering goals and objectives into strategies and tactical plans.
- Experience with organizational change and project management, and ability to work effectively and drive alignment in a global and matrixed environment through communication, collaboration, influence, and empowerment.
- Ability to travel 20% domestically and internationally.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Engineering or an MBA.
- PMP or comparable certification and familiarity with J&J Project Management approaches (FPX and Project Delivery Process).
- Professional Engineering registration.
- Experience in Life Sciences industries, such as Medical Device, Biotechnology, or Pharmaceutical.
- Experience working in a highly automated, high-volume environment.
- Prior experience managing a project portfolio.
- Prior experience managing a cost center.
- Cross-sector or cross-country exposure or experience.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement tools, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma.
Responsibilities
- Establish organizational vision, build Engineering process excellence and organizational capability, drive execution, and measure and improve functional performance.
- Own the Jacksonville site RD&I Tax Grants & Incentives Workstream and targeted use of state tax credits and incentive grants to accelerate R&D and next-generation innovation.
- Lead business case development for capital investments, articulating business value and value proposition for Contact Lens & Implant Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leadership Teams.
- Promote innovation management excellence and support continuous improvement of innovation delivery practices.
- Develop department long-range plans and annual budgets, and supervise and control budget performance.
- Manage headcount and expenses in line with approved spending plans and functional commitments.
- Establish and manage Key Performance Indicators to measure functional performance and efficiency.
- Improve business and operating processes to reduce cost and improve compliance.
- Keep up to date on new developments and technologies and proactively present best-practice methodologies, procedures, processes, and equipment.
- Engage, inspire, mentor, and develop peers and subordinates to improve performance, technical knowledge, career satisfaction, and professional growth.
- Assess competency levels and recommend training and programs to address current and future skill needs.
- Direct the multidisciplinary Engineering function and Technology Development Project Portfolio in developing and deploying technical solutions for highly automated production equipment and processes.
- Collaborate across functions, sites, and the enterprise to enable growth, new products, process simplification, and technology development.
Benefits
- Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to the terms of the respective plans.
- Eligibility to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
- Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
- Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different stated amounts for employees residing in Colorado or Washington.
- Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year.
- Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year.
- Parental Leave: 480 hours within one year of the birth, adoption, or foster care of a child.
- Bereavement Leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
- Caregiver Leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
- Volunteer Leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
- Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours per calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
