Staff Engineer, Margin Acceleration

Johnson & Johnson•Irvine, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is recruiting for a Staff Engineer, Margin Acceleration, to join the team. The location for this position is Irvine, CA. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline).
6-8 years of engineering, manufacturing, project management, or operational excellence experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience leading complex engineering, manufacturing, capital, or operational improvement projects.
Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budget management, and risk mitigation.
Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Knowledge of validation processes, including equipment, process, product, and component validation.
Experience managing capital and expense project budgets.
Strong understanding of manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operational processes.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in a matrix environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Experience utilizing project management software and tools.
Working knowledge of GMP, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS or MBA) in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification.
Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Continuous Improvement certification.
Experience supporting cost savings, margin improvement, or operational excellence programs.
Knowledge of supply chain integration and manufacturing scale-up activities.
Experience with capital equipment implementation and facility improvement projects.
Exposure to new product introduction (NPI) and product lifecycle management activities.
Experience mentoring engineers and technical teams.
Advanced proficiency with data analysis, reporting, and project portfolio management tools.
Experience with CAD design tools
Experience with tolerance stack up analysis
Experience with MS Project or equivalent software

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for Margin Acceleration Program cost-saving initiatives and complex engineering projects, ensuring project plans, milestones, and deliverables align with business and operational objectives.
Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, regulatory, and operational requirements.
Develop and manage project schedules, timelines, resource plans, and key project deliverables.
Track, maintain, and update project documentation, schedules, risks, and status within project management systems (Wave).
Conduct investigations into project non-conformances, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Develop and manage capital and expense budgets and forecasts for assigned engineering projects.
Define and execute product, component, equipment, and process validation activities to support operational integration and supply chain readiness.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while ensuring timely escalation of significant issues to leadership.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering to ensure successful project execution.
Ensure all projects comply with applicable quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to junior engineers and technical team members.
Support and enforce site safety, industrial hygiene, and compliance requirements across project activities.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives that drive cost savings, efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence.
Apply Johnson & Johnson Credo values and Leadership Imperatives in daily decision-making and team interactions.

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
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.