Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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. Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Orthopedics to be based at Palm Beach Gardens, FL. About Orthopedics Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopedics 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

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
6-10 years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering is required.
Excellent communication and interaction skills, especially when describing technical concepts to surgeons, sales personnel, and senior management.
Maintains a high level of professionalism in communication, both with local and international peers.
Highly recognized by peers as an experienced and professional engineer.
Must be able to work independently, provide multiple solutions to problems, and make systems work together.
Well organized, self-motivated, energetic, creative, resourceful, insightful, personable, and articulate.
Must possess strong leadership, management, and teamwork qualities.
You have strong leadership: resilient, tenacious, and persistent, and assertive influencing and collaboration/teaming skills.
Proven change management skills (Change Integration Process) are required.
Must be willing to support global projects and to travel.
Must be willing to support 2nd and 3rd shifts.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Mini-tab, and Visio, are required.
This position is based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and requires up to 30% (Domestic/International) travel.
Experience in the Medical Device industry or medical field.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science Degree from an accredited institution in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related degree, preferred.
Six-Sigma Black Belt and Lean certifications preferred
FPx and/or Project Management certifications preferred
An organized, analytical approach to problem solving is also essential.
Some familiarity with FDA, GMP, and ISO requirements is preferred.
Previous experience working in a regulated industry, such as the medical device industry, is preferred.
Six Sigma or Lean Sigma certification or 6 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver on execution by leadership, teamwork, project management, and communication skills
Expert change agent. Drives to create and transform critical business processes.
Manages large cross-functional service projects and multi-generational service projects that are portfolios of related projects.
Trainer to the team members to increase knowledge of product launch from a service perspective, process improvement tools, and analytical tools.
Reviews and analyzes complex task statements, specifications, engineering drawings, and other documentation to determine engineering requirements.
Directs the preparation of milestone charts, manpower and material estimate inputs, and related material needed to define program schedules.
Determines program objectives and requirements, organizes programs and projects, and develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities
Uses engineering judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering problems.
Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials of other worldwide organizations and companies.
Uses acquired skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.
Selects research problems to further the organization's objectives.
Recommends facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out programs that are directly related to and directed toward fulfillment of overall organizational objectives.
Conceives and plans investigations of broad areas of considerable novelty and importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the overall engineering program.
Consults with higher management on business opportunities and potential problems that may impact the company's business.
Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative
Demonstrates a clear and rational thought process
Identifies and overcomes obstacles to progress
Works within time, budget, and operational constraints.
Applies conflict resolution techniques
Effectively facilitates group discussions and meetings.
Effectively communicates with and obtains support from all levels of management and all key stakeholders.
May be responsible for the supervision of Engineering Technicians or Interns.
Participates in the hiring process for Engineering Technicians and Interns
Demonstrates leadership qualities including confidence, transparency, integrity, innovation, passion, patience, and tenacity.
Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills and is results-oriented.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills and professional interactions with coworkers.
Demonstrates troubleshooting skills.
Ability to deliver oral and written communications around process improvement projects is required.
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices, and procedures.
Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and the public.