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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, United States of America

Job Description:

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Provides process engineering and controls support plans and conducts activities related to the development of new processes including researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating process cost, quality, and capability alternatives, and performing process characterization and optimization using design of experiments, problem solving and decision making tools. Provides technical expertise in troubleshooting, design, and construction of manufacturing processes, systems and equipment. Plans, coordinates, documents, and implements all qualification and validation activities of new or improved manufacturing processes equipment and processes. Ensures fulfillment of all regulatory, safety, industrial hygiene and environmental requirements for implementation of new products, processes, and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts validation studies on manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Plans, coordinates, and implements all qualification of new and/or improved manufacturing processes and equipment.

• Performs validations, and project engineering activities for complete project or portions of major projects to optimize or transfer manufacturing processes.

• Provides day-to-day troubleshooting and technical assistance to the site operations.

• Complies with J&J Safety Requirements and ensure safe working conditions and practices in the department.

• Develops, monitors, and effectively uses control charts and operational indicators, such as OEE, downtime, yield, and drives improvement actions as needed.

• Effectively manage resources allocated to assigned projects to meet quality, financial, EH&S, and product/process improvement targets.

• Create and participate in a work environment in which change is embraced and collaboration is the foundation of success.

• Assist in new and existing process and equipment design.

• Execute Process Excellence projects directed toward Design Excellence of new products, as well as Lean Six Sigma of both new and existing processes, including but not limited to safety and ergonomic improvements, quality improvements, cost reductions and productivity improvements.

• Prepare oral and written technical and progress reports regarding projects.

• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level

• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable

• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures

• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering.

• A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience.

• Computer and database management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellence communication and interpersonal relation skills.

• Experience with Microsoft Project is preferred.

• Experience with Minitab is preferred.

• Experience in leading and managing projects and milestones preferred.

• Desire practical, first-hand experience successfully applying lean manufacturing tools with documented improvement project completion.

Preferred:

• Prefer Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification or equivalent.

• Statistical and analytical problem sol.

• Knowledge of 21CFR 820, 21 CFR 4 and ISO 13485/EN ISO 13485.

• Knowledge of Statistical and analytical problem-solving methodologies.

• Prefer knowledge of lean manufacturing and manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of SPC, DOE, computer skills (word processing, database, graphical data presentation).

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Quality System Regulations (QSRs).

• Training in Process Excellence/Six Sigma tools and methodologies and Certification preferred.

• Current Certified Engineer, preferred.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is required.

• Ability to initiate and manage change as well as build effective teams across manufacturing and support areas in multiple facilities.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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