Principal Process Engineer - Warehouse

Johnson & Johnson•Wilson, NC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Global Process Engineering team, the Principal Engineer Process Engineer serves as the recognized technical authority and Subject Matter Expert for logistics. This role is accountable for end‑to‑end (E2E) process engineering ownership of the logistics design. The role is responsible for definition of warehouse equipment including warehouse type (conventional, ASRS, etc.) and material handling equipment including robotic movement, material flows, and collaboration with automation and inventory management teams.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years logistics process engineering and/or capital project execution experience within a large-molecule, biotherapeutic cGMP environment
Strong experience driving floorplan design for warehouse, material transport corridors, and in-process storage areas through simulation modeling, process mapping, and time studies to maximize flow efficiency
Proven ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with cross‑functional stakeholders
Ability to lead and influence multicultural teams and remote collaborators
Extensive interaction with external partners (A&E firms, construction teams, and equipment vendors) as a logistics process engineer
Demonstrated strength in resolving complex technical and regulatory challenges impacting the equipment and facility design in logistics for large-molecule, biotherapeutic products
Solid understanding of: cGMP requirements for logistics of large-molecule biotherapeutic products
EHS requirements, with emphasis on EHS‑by‑design and construction safety
Start‑up processes and Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) for a large-scale biotherapeutic logistics operation
Engineering design principles for biotherapeutic drug product manufacturing
Construction, procurement, project controls, and project scheduling
Strong technical depth, problem‑solving capability, communication skills, and decision‑making ability in a fast‑paced environment
Passion for driving innovation in equipment and facility design

Nice To Haves

Deep process engineering expertise from conceptual design through C&Q to operational readiness in large‑molecule biotherapeutic drug product environments
Experience supporting greenfield or brownfield GMP aseptic manufacturing facility start‑ups in the logistics area

Responsibilities

Lead development and delivery of the logistics area, including specifications and drawings (URS, data sheets, technical specifications, P&IDs, PFDs) supporting large‑molecule, aseptic biotherapeutic drug product operations
Provide process system ownership and technical leadership for logistics equipment used in biotherapeutic drug product manufacturing
Assess vendor competency and capabilities; review and influence bid documents; and maintain accountability for project development and execution, including system performance
Lead detailed design and development of logistics equipment, collaborating with cross‑functional partners and strategic equipment vendors
Serve as the logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME) for large‑molecule, aseptic drug product projects, interfacing with A&E firms, construction partners, and equipment suppliers
Lead and support equipment FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and commercial production line start‑up activities
Resolve complex technical issues during C&Q and ensure system readiness for qualification and commercial operation
Partner closely with Manufacturing, Facilities, MSAT, Quality, Procurement, E&PS, Automation, Inventory Management, Cold Chain, and EHS to align priorities and accelerate execution
Ensure alignment across evolving business needs, applying strong stakeholder and partner management skills
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and biotherapeutic regulatory expectations
Apply data‑driven insights and market intelligence to guide technical and strategic decisions
Ensure full compliance with company policies, cGMPs, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications