Manufacturing Engineer

Johnson & Johnson•Santa Clara, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is an entry-to-developing individual contributor who supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems. The role applies manufacturing engineering principles to execute defined projects, improve process performance, support manufacturing readiness, and resolve technical issues. The engineer works with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D/Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and other partners to deliver safe, reliable, efficient manufacturing solutions that meet business and product requirements, while developing increasing independence in technical problem solving, project execution, data analysis, and communication of recommendations. The engineer supports process and equipment development, implementation, qualification, and improvement; translates product and design requirements into manufacturing processes and supporting documentation; and contributes to readiness for new products, design and process changes, and production builds. The role owns defined projects or workstreams, applies structured problem-solving and data analysis, provides hands-on support during builds, troubleshoots manufacturing issues, and communicates technical information and project status to stakeholders. The position is based in Santa Clara, California, and is identified as onsite.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related engineering or scientific discipline.
Demonstrated understanding of fundamental engineering principles and structured problem solving.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
Ability to analyze engineering and manufacturing data and communicate conclusions clearly.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage defined projects, priorities, and deliverables.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, operations, product development, or an engineering environment through professional experience, internships, co-ops, or academic projects.
Exposure to manufacturing process development, equipment or tooling development, process characterization, or validation.
Familiarity with root-cause analysis, 5 Why, fishbone analysis, DOE, FMEA, or statistical analysis.
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, or similar methodologies.

Responsibilities

Support development, implementation, qualification, and improvement of manufacturing processes and equipment.
Translate product and design requirements into manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, and equipment requirements.
Develop and maintain process specifications, standard work, engineering studies, and technical reports.
Support manufacturing readiness for new products, design changes, process changes, and production builds.
Evaluate manufacturing processes for safety, quality, repeatability, efficiency, and scalability.
Own defined manufacturing engineering projects and workstreams from planning through implementation.
Develop project plans, milestones, deliverables, and schedules using standard project management tools.
Coordinate cross-functional engineering activities, identify and escalate technical risks and barriers, track deliverables, and report project status.
Apply structured problem-solving methods and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
Support root-cause investigations and corrective and preventive actions; recommend and measure improvements to methods, tooling, equipment, workflows, and process controls.
Provide hands-on engineering support during prototype, development, validation, and production builds.
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues with technicians, operators, Quality, and engineering partners; support appropriate nonconformance disposition and investigation.
Assist with implementation of engineering changes and prepare equipment, tooling, material, documentation, and processes for builds.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, R&D/Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and other functions.
Communicate technical information clearly and prepare engineering reports, presentations, data summaries, and project updates.
Participate in design and process reviews, providing input on manufacturability, process capability, and production readiness.
Demonstrate Johnson & Johnson Credo values and leadership behaviors in day-to-day interactions.

Benefits

Company consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Eligibility to participate in the long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and date of hire.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado and 56 hours for employees residing in Washington, subject to policy and date of hire.
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: up to 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.