Senior Principal Engineer, Margin Acceleration

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Irvine, CA

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. Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function: Project Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Irvine, California, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Senior Principal Engineer, Margin Acceleration to be based at Irvine, CA. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech Leading expert individual contributor who is viewed as a valuable resource by peers in a technology field. Understand BWI products performance, internal and external manufacturing processes, design and process validation and related regulatory impacts. Leads Margin Acceleration front end engine: ideas incubator, early technical assessments and coarse feasibility activities prior to charter projects. Conducts advanced knowledge and expertise to Margin Acceleration Project Engineering initiatives of strategic importance leading to the company's end-to-end supply chain customer-specific deliverable requirements. Leads and monitors progresses on significantly complex Margin Acceleration Project Engineering schematics, engaging cross-functional teams (R&D, LCM, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Regulatory, PMO, Suppliers) to ensure optimal supply chain engineering solutions. Directs teams regarding ongoing Margin Acceleration Project Engineering plans, key milestones, and objectives, to ensure deliverables are aligned with operational needs and requirements. Drives plans to address any Margin Acceleration Project Engineering non-conformance and subsequent corrective and preventive actions, by documenting, investigating, and conducting root cause analysis, and successfully implementing corrective actions. Leads capital and expense forecasts for assigned Margin Acceleration engineering projects, to ensure outputs adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements. Drives process validations on Margin Acceleration Project Engineering processes for subsequent operational integration and supply chain implementation. Guides supervision of Project Engineering Technicians and Engineering Contractors by supporting and enforcing site-specific safety and industrial hygiene requirements. Communicates and escalate in a timely manner, any Project Engineering issues or concerns to the next management level. Guides junior colleagues through consultation and mentoring in techniques and processes, and provides functional (matrix) supervision. Integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's Engineering degree or equivalent is required, advanced degree preferred
minimum 8 years of business experience
Experience with talent hiring and development
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in bridging technical and business fields, evaluating and resolving appropriate risks
Quality and Compliance mentality
Excellent Communications skills
Problem-solving-finds innovative ways to apply engineering principles and drives efficiencies
Experience leading projects and demonstrated project leadership abilities
Product design, product and process validation, budget management, project engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience in fast-paced early development environments
Experience in the Medical Device industry or medical field
Influencing-lead multi-functional teams and people to achieve consensus and optimized results

Responsibilities

Leads Margin Acceleration front end engine: ideas incubator, early technical assessments and coarse feasibility activities prior to charter projects.
Conducts advanced knowledge and expertise to Margin Acceleration Project Engineering initiatives of strategic importance leading to the company's end-to-end supply chain customer-specific deliverable requirements.
Leads and monitors progresses on significantly complex Margin Acceleration Project Engineering schematics, engaging cross-functional teams (R&D, LCM, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Regulatory, PMO, Suppliers) to ensure optimal supply chain engineering solutions.
Directs teams regarding ongoing Margin Acceleration Project Engineering plans, key milestones, and objectives, to ensure deliverables are aligned with operational needs and requirements.
Drives plans to address any Margin Acceleration Project Engineering non-conformance and subsequent corrective and preventive actions, by documenting, investigating, and conducting root cause analysis, and successfully implementing corrective actions.
Leads capital and expense forecasts for assigned Margin Acceleration engineering projects, to ensure outputs adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Drives process validations on Margin Acceleration Project Engineering processes for subsequent operational integration and supply chain implementation.
Guides supervision of Project Engineering Technicians and Engineering Contractors by supporting and enforcing site-specific safety and industrial hygiene requirements.
Communicates and escalate in a timely manner, any Project Engineering issues or concerns to the next management level.
Guides junior colleagues through consultation and mentoring in techniques and processes, and provides functional (matrix) supervision.
Integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, 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