Johnson & johnson vision, a member of the johnson & johnson family of companies, is recruiting for a principal meche / ee / electronics engineer / project mgr to be located in milpitas.
At johnson & johnson vision, we have a bold ambition: to change the trajectory of eye healthThat’s why, through our operating companies, we’ve developed solutions for every stage of life—to help people see better, connect better and live betterWe partner with eye care professionals to provide some of the world’s leading products and technologies to address refractive error, cataracts, dry eye, and beyondWe are committed to using our reach and size for good, and strive to put quality eye care within reach of everyone, everywhereVisit us at www.jjvision.comFollow @jnjvision on twitter and johnson & johnson vision on linkedin.
Overall responsibilities
Reporting to the supplier manufacturing engineering director and project leader for the canyon workstreams (f.gTransfer & phoenix), principal meche / ee / electronics engineer supplier engineer/p.mWill lead projects and activities in support of the needs of those projects impacting the global raw material and finished goods supply to the johnson&johnson surgical vision (jjsv) businessThis portion of the surgical vision business within the j&j family of companies seeks to address customer needs in the areas of cataract surgery and vision correctionProject phoenix and canyon finished goods (f.g.) transfer both will improve the quality, reliability, and cost of the raw material components of the capital equipment and the manufacturing and assembly of that equipment through the transfer of activities to new supply sourcesThe engineer/p.mWill possess a high degree of technical competency and project management skills to successfully lead their assigned projects and extended cross-functional team members in pursuit of raw material objectives related to quality, delivery, cost, and design (e.gChanges, npi introductions, etc.)The engineer/p.mWill possess significant leadership skills enabling them to successful connect to cross-functional peers on and off-site and across the breadth of the jjsv organization in pursuit of the supplier engineering function, project, and local business goals and prioritiesThe engineer/p.mIs 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 activitiesThis is a duration-based role not to exceed december 31, 2022 per current project timelinesFollow on positions within the sustaining engineering organization are possible.
Essential skills / responsibilities:
Participates in the local cross-functional operational governance process that prioritizes projects across quality, delivery, and cost, assigns cross-functional resources for execution, and provides updates on assigned projects against commitmentsCapable of leading in the absence of technical management as necessary.
Leads and/or participates in a wide range of technical projects from the large and complex to smaller activities and tasks, utilizing appropriate project management / fpx tools and six sigma / process excellence toolsProvides 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 and/or participates in complex quality and failure investigations involving raw material suppliers or external manufacturers, partnering with the appropriate cross-functional resources and subject matter expertise as required, to identify root cause and implement corrective actionCommunicates updates and progress and escalates appropriately.
Provides guidance and input to leadership as it relates to the ability of external suppliers to maintain adequate capacity to support the demand forecastAnticipates future constraints and raises, gains approval, and executes activities in advance of any constraints to ensure continuity of supply to customers.
Employs their detailed knowledge of technical skills such as machining, casting, stamping, pcba’s 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, to deliver improvement opportunities within the raw material supply chain against targets.
Leads and/or participates in design changes to existing components and sub-assemblies, in partnership with appropriate design resources supporting lifecycle activitiesPartners with r&d to delivery new product introductions, with attention to dfm/a, v&v activities, and pfmea’s/control plans, ensuring the receipt of a stable and capable process into sustaining engineering on-going lifecycle technical support.
Leads and/or participates in external supplier projects across multiple manufacturing sites beyond milpitas, ca where common supply streams existCapable of engaging with cross-functional resources remotely and across time zones, cultures, and functions to deliver project objectives.
As necessary, capable of managing all aspects of limited number of direct report resources and contractors assigned to the technical team, providing mentorship, guidance, and accountability.
Cultivates deep and meaningful relationships for key cross-functional partners including peers in procurement, supplier quality, plan, and design, as well as a wide array of extended partners (e.gPlant quality and engineering, regulatory, operations, etc.) to deliver results and solutions, manage risks, and react to issues on assigned projects and activities.
Maintains and expands personal technical knowledge and skills across multiple process, materials, engineering technologies, and manufacturing techniques to successfully lead a wide array of technical projects and activities.
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 jjsv supplier manufacturing engineers/p.m.’s as well as other jjsv functions to engage subject matter expertise on assigned projects as requiredConnects with the j&j plastics and biomaterials network (pbn) and other technical communities to leverage best practices, engage sme skill sets, and stay informed of appropriate technology road mapsRepresents a strong technical voice to the suppliers and within the local milpitas, ca location in support of the technical operations manager.
Ensures the jjsv supplier manufacturing engineering director is appraised of all aspects of assigned supplier projects and other activities as risk, issues, urgency, and progress dictate.
Qualifications
Education & required skills & experience:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience is required
Significant experience in plastic injection molding processes, materials, part/tool design and systems, metrology equipment and inspection systems, gd&t, and related skills and technologies
Preferred skills & experience:
Demonstrated technical project management skills and experience (pmp/pmi certification, fpx certification, or equivalent
Demonstrated six sigma / process excellence / lean skills and related tool usage
A master molder certification
Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate across multiple organizational levels and functions, directly and remotely, and across global cultures
Some level of people management skills through either direct reporting relationships or project management relationships
Experience in a production environment and experience in a regulated medical industry and all related competencies (e.gGmp, compliance, processes, etc.)
Other:
This position is based in malpitas, ca and requires up to 50% (domestic/international) travel
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-milpitas-510 cottonwood dr.
Organization
Johnson & johnson surgical vision, inc (6234)
Job function
Engineering
Requisition id
2105968982w
