Johnson & johnson surgical vision is currently recruiting for a principal engineer supplier engineering to be located in santa ana, caRemote work location may be consideredThis is a duration-based role not to exceed december 31, 2022 per current project timelinesFollow on positions within the sustaining engineering organization are possible.
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Principal engineer, supplier engineering
Reporting to the director of surgical vision supplier engineering, the principal engineer will lead projects and activities in support of the needs of the global surgical vision supply chain npi projects, consisting of external manufacturers and by extension to their sub-tier suppliers, involving both disposable and capital productsThe engineer will possess a high degree of injection molding technical competency and project management skills to successfully lead their assigned molding projects and extended cross-functional team members in pursuit of objectives related to quality, delivery, cost, and design (e.gChanges, npi introductions, etc.)The engineer will possess significant leadership skills enabling them to successful connect to cross-functional peers on and off-site and across the breadth of the jjv organization in pursuit of the supplier engineering functional goals and prioritiesThe engineer is responsible for all normal and expected elements of leading a project including: establishment of milestones and timelines and delivery against them, engagement and leadership of supporting project resources, project budget management, business policy compliance (e.gEhs&s, etc.), and other generally expected project leadership activities.
Essential skills / responsibilities
Leads a wide range of technical projects (from the moderately large and complex to smaller activities and tasks) directly and/or through suppliers, utilizing appropriate project management / fpx tools and six sigma / process excellence tools.
Employs their knowledge of injection molding process parameters, tool / part design, assembly processes and techniques, lean/six sigma tools, and other engineering techniques to constantly identify, raise, gain approval, and execute, in collaboration with external and internal partners
Provides guidance and direction to more junior engineers and integrates contracted and other resourcesDelivers, through cross-functional coordination, not only the direct technical project activities but also all related regulatory, clinical, marketing, and other actions required to bring the project to market (e.gA strong end-to-end mindset).
Leads the supply chain implementation of new product introductions, with attention to molding and assembly dfm/a, v&v activities, and pfmea’s/control plans, ensuring the receipt of a stable and capable process into sustaining engineering for ongoing lifecycle technical support.
Cultivates deep and meaningful relationships with suppliers and with key cross-functional partners including peers in procurement, supplier quality, plan, and design, as well as a wide array of extended partners (e.gProduct quality, r&d, regulatory, etc.) to deliver results and solutions, manage risks, and react to issues.
Manages the budget for all assigned projects from need identification and justification, through acar generation and approval, asset delivery, asset installation & v&v, supplier payment, documentation closeout, and capture of any related savings.
Maintains relationships with other cross-functional engineers and scientists as well as other jjv functions to engage subject matter expertise on assigned projects as requiredRepresents a strong technical voice to the suppliers and within production environment in support of the organizationComfortable working across a matrix environment, using influencing and collaboration to drive results.
Ensures the npi team is appraised of all critical finished goods and raw material activities, initiatives, and actions, especially those that may impair production operations, and ensures that the team goals are aligned to both functional and plant or value stream priorities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a technical discipline is required(b.sIn mechanical or electrical is preferred)
10 years experience in medical device manufacturing, process, and/or validation engineering experience is required.
Significant experience in plastic injection molding processes, numerous materials, part/tool design and systems, metrology equipment and inspection systems, gd&t, various assembly and production processes and related skills and technologies is required.
Demonstrated technical project management skills and experience (pmp/pmi certification, fpx certification, or equivalent preferred).
Demonstrated six sigma / process excellence / lean skills and related tool usage (belt certification preferred).
Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate across multiple organizational levels and functions, directly and remotely, and across global cultures is required.
Demonstrated people management skills through project management relationships is required.
Experience in a production environment and experience in a regulated medical industry and all related competencies (e.gGmp, compliance, processes, etc.) is preferred.
Local and international travel may be required up to 25%.
Johnson & johnson is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Primary location
United states-california-santa ana-1700 e saint andrew place
Other locations
North america-united states
Organization
Johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc (6234)
Job function
Engineering
Requisition id
2105971138w
