Sr. Manager, Engineering Standards Lead

Johnson & Johnson • West Chester, MA

6h • $122,000 - $245,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Engineering Standards Lead is responsible for leveraging internal and external expertise to define, govern, and continuously improve global engineering standards that support compliant capital project delivery and drive operational excellence across DePuy Synthes. This role serves as a strategic leader and subject matter expert, partnering across Capital Project Delivery, Facilities, R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing functions to drive consistent, scalable, and compliant engineering practices that support innovation and patient safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in engineering, quality, or technical leadership roles within a regulated industry (medical devices strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience developing, governing, or deploying engineering standards, procedures, or technical frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements impacting engineering activities.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority.
• Experience managing or mentoring engineers or technical professionals.
• English proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field.
• Experience in global or matrixed organizations.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, design controls, risk management, and product lifecycle management.
• Change management or process excellence experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).
• Experience supporting audits or regulatory inspections.
• Professional engineering, quality, or process improvement certifications preferred (e.g., PE, ASQ, Lean Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of global engineering standards, specifications, and best practices across the capital project delivery organization.
• Ensure engineering standards align with regulatory requirements, quality system expectations, and industry standards (e.g., FDA, ISO, international regulations).
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Facilities, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to drive consistent application of engineering standards.
• Oversee change management, impact assessments, and communication strategies related to engineering standard updates and deployments.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, serving as an escalation point for complex standards-related issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to simplify, harmonize, and modernize engineering processes and documentation.
• Monitor external trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to proactively evolve engineering standards.
• Develop metrics and reporting to assess adoption, effectiveness, and compliance of engineering standards.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior