Staff Project Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is recruiting a Staff Project Engineer in Jacksonville, Florida. The role executes all phases of site-wide capital projects that support growth and continuous improvement of manufacturing platforms and supporting systems. Projects include new manufacturing line installations, capital equipment retrofits, product brand conversions, and process utility system upgrades. The engineer develops project scope, schedules, and budgets, and contributes to selecting and managing contracted services and preparing appropriate contracts and agreements. The position requires a strong record of delivering capital projects in a manufacturing environment. The Staff Project Engineer delivers site-priority projects with minimal supervision, leads and supervises changing, multidisciplinary internal and external teams, and provides technical expertise to ensure compliance with FDA, safety, quality, good engineering practice, Johnson & Johnson, and customer requirements. The role establishes project plans and budgets, secures bids and capital approvals, manages risks and resources, aligns scope with stakeholders, and communicates progress to site leadership. The position may require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience with direct accountability over multifunctional teams delivering capital projects to plan in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated budget ownership and direct accountability for capital investments in excess of $1 million.
Ability to communicate methods for developing budget estimates and obtaining capital appropriations through a formal approval process.
Experience directing internal and contract project team members and driving tactical execution to project milestones.
Experience owning installation, commissioning, and validation of automated process equipment in a regulated environment.
Familiarity with FDA regulatory standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Proven ability to forecast project cash flows and manage spending to achieve accurate results against forecast.
Familiarity with Process Safety Management and Process Hazard Analysis for equipment installations and qualifications in PSM-governed areas.
Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and/or internationally.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Science, Engineering, or Business.
Experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
Preferred skills listed: AI Judgement Integration, Coaching, Collaboration, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Critical Thinking, Customer Centricity, Feasibility Studies, Lean Supply Chain Management, Organizational Project Management, Problem Solving, Project Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Building, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Scientific Research, Supply Planning, and Technologically Savvy.

Responsibilities

Deliver site-priority capital projects, including equipment upgrades, product brand conversions, and new line installation and commissioning, with minimal supervision.
Establish project timelines, objectives, priorities, and targets.
Develop project budgets, acquire bids, prepare funding requests, and obtain Capital Appropriation approval from senior leadership.
Use formal project management tools and best practices for budget development, resource management, schedule creation, and risk mitigation.
Lead multifunctional teams, influence business decisions, and provide scope options analysis to stakeholders to align project value and objectives.
Align project scope and manage changes with stakeholders through a project charter; provide regular project updates to site leadership.
Supervise multidisciplinary teams whose size and composition may vary by project.
Provide technical interpretation and expertise to ensure adherence to FDA, safety, and quality policies; good engineering practices; Johnson & Johnson standards; and customer specifications.
Develop and execute a formal communication plan and represent projects in formal stakeholder updates.
Provide direction to internal and contract project team members and drive tactical execution to project milestones.
Own installation, commissioning, and validation activities for automated process equipment in a regulated environment.
Forecast project cash flows and actively manage spending against forecasts.
Demonstrate leadership consistent with the standards and expectations outlined in the Johnson & Johnson Credo.