Senior Business Excellence Engineer- Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson•Bridgewater, MA

10h•Onsite

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. We are searching for the best talent for Senior Business Excellence Engineer- Orthopaedics in Raynham, MA! ABOUT ORTHOPAEDICS Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, were developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team thats reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech BUSINESS SEPARATION STATEMENT Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics' company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes ROLE SUMMARY The Business Excellence Engineer will lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives from Define through Control using Lean Six Sigma methodology to deliver measurable business results (cost reduction, quality, throughput, and lead time). This role will serve as project owner for medium-to-large capital and process improvement projects, partnering with site and functional leaders to design, implement, document, and sustain operational excellence through visual management, standard work, data-driven problem solving, and capability building.

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, manufacturing engineering, operations improvement, and/or regulated environments.
Experience with visual management, value stream mapping, standard work, and kaizen events.
Strong IT and data analytics capability with advanced Power BI and SQL skills; proven track record turning complex data into clear dashboards and actionable insights that drive continuous improvement and business excellence.
CAD experience (2D/3D) to create or modify layouts, tooling and fixtures; experience with common CAD packages preferred.
Strong project management experience, including project charters, schedules, budgeting and stakeholder management.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel advanced, PowerPoint, Word, Visio or equivalent).
Demonstrated experience in data-driven problem solving and statistical analysis.
Excellent communication, facilitation and change management skills; ability to influence at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred (or equivalent demonstrated experience).
Practical experience with Lean tools: 5S/6S.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP integration or process automation.
Experience in visual factory software or digital manufacturing tools.
Previous experience in the specific industry (medical devices, consumer goods, automotive, aerospace, etc.).
Experience with regulatory environments (e.g., ISO, FDA) where applicable.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects from Define through Control using Lean Six Sigma methodology to deliver measurable business results (cost reduction, quality, throughput, lead time).
Act as project owner for medium-to-large capital and process improvement projects: develop charters, build schedules, manage risks, track budgets and report status.
Design and implement visual factory solutions (kanban, visual metrics, standardized workboards) and support site-wide deployment of 5S/6S and standard work.
Use CAD tools to support process design, line layouts, tooling/fixture concepts and process simulations; create and revise technical drawings to support implementation.
Coach, mentor and train employees and leaders on Lean, Six Sigma tools, problem solving (A3, PDCA), and change management to build internal capability.
Apply data analysis and root-cause investigation techniques to drive corrective actions and process control.
Facilitate cross-functional workshops (kaizen events, rapid improvement events) and lead stakeholder alignment.
Define and monitor KPIs (OEE, cycle time, first pass yield, scrap, throughput, safety metrics); translate performance into action plans.
Support deployment and continuous improvement of maintenance and reliability practices (TPM/RCM principles).
Document and sustain improvements through control plans, training, audits and governance rituals.
For those who supervise or lead a staff, responsible for subordinates following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
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/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 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