Senior Materials Engineer

Johnson & Johnson•Jacksonville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Vision, Inc. is currently hiring a Senior Materials Engineer, to join its dynamic team located in Jacksonville, FL. At Johnson& Johnson Vision, we have a bold ambition: to change the trajectory of eye health. That’s why, through our operating companies, we’ve developed solutions for every stage of life—to help people see better, connect better and live better. We partner with eye care professionals to provide some of the world’s leading products and technologies to address refractive error, cataracts, dry eye, and beyond. We are committed to using our reach and size for good and strive to put quality eye care within reach of everyone, everywhere. Visit us at www.jjvision.com. Follow @JNJVision on Twitter and Johnson & Johnson Vision on LinkedIn. 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/ The Senior Engineer is directly responsible for leading multiple raw material and process related projects for the manufacture of contact lenses at our site. They will lead multi-functional teams and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. The Senior Materials Engineer will be an integral member of the Materials Engineering team and be fully accountable for Business Continuity, Cost Improvement, Supplier Enabled Innovation projects and technical leadership of Supplier Process Changes. The role collaborates with key business partners including Procurement, R&D, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs to deliver on objectives. This role entails working in a medical device environment and applying Materials and Engineering knowledge to deliver innovative solutions to the business, both internally and at external supplier manufacturing sites through feasibility and scale-up. They will act as an advocate for continuous improvement of technology and processes, minimizing lifecycle costs, and adhering to environmental policies and procedures. Interested in making a difference in a thriving diverse company culture, that celebrates the uniqueness of our associates and is committed to inclusion Apply today!

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent University degree is required; focused degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science preferred. Advanced degree preferred
Minimum two (2) years of relevant professional work experience
Strong technical writing skills and ability to present work clearly and with the appropriate content for the given audience
Successful track record of project management along with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
Strong statistical design and analysis of experiments with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, root-cause analysis and risk assessments with attention to detail are needed.
Ability to work on own initiative and be able to lead multiple priorities simultaneously requiring excellent organizational skills.
Flexibility, occasionally different work schedules are needed to support project needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience/familiarity in a FDA-regulated medical device or pharmaceuticals industry
Experience qualifying materials or processes in a highly automated manufacturing environment
Experience with the use of nanomaterials in product development and complex systems, such as hydrogels and emulsions
Experience with methacrylate chemistry and free-radical polymerization
Working experience with external suppliers to include partnering internationally
Achievement of Six Sigma/Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation

Responsibilities

Accountable for raw material characterizations/qualifications, developing/updating the appropriate specifications and supporting regulatory submission documentation/inquires. This includes: Conducting risk assessments and leading detailed product / process design reviews
Develop project and qualification plans to lead projects to meet timelines and budgets
Apply appropriate statistical and validation techniques based on overall risk
Responsible for identifying, coordinating, planning, executing, and evaluating value improvement projects at key, strategic materials suppliers to ensure quality, and on-time delivery. This entails: Implementation of cost-effective manufacturing solutions to drive end-to-end manufacturing efficiencies in collaboration with procurement and strategic suppliers
Responsible for technical direction of supplier changes in partnership with Supplier Quality
Conduct feasibility studies to assess new technologies or process improvements
Lead multiple material-based projects and multi-functional project teams
Possess and maintain in depth understanding of contact lens manufacturing processes, polymer processing, and be a materials specialist.
Build positive relationships with business functions (i.e. R&D) across the franchise to ensure alignment and support for business goals and objectives
Apply a focused approach in solving challenges and in support of root cause analysis activities related to materials and associated processes
Support the development of project pitch for new materials and process development projects
Ensure all activities follow GMP, ISO, and quality system requirements
Ensure that all health, safety and environmental requirements are fulfilled