Senior Manufacturing NPI Engineer

Johnson & Johnson, Robotics and Digital (RAD) Solutions is recruiting for a Senior Manufacturing NPI Engineer located in San Jose, CA.

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

You will contribute to the development of a complex robotic medical platform. For a self-motivated individual, this is a unique opportunity to jump into the middle of a fast-paced environment, passionate about quantitative results and delivery of a platform that exceeds expectations.

Overview:

The Manufacturing NPI Engineers at RAD are multi-functional and steadfast. They work closely with Research & Development Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Program Management, Marketing, and Regulatory in coordinating all aspects of Process Design, Development, Optimization, Validation, and Improvement throughout its lifecycle. Their greatest forte is influencing key engineering decisions with right data resulting in a highly scalable and manufacturable product on day one of commercial launch. They are also adept at making trade-off decisions where product performance may need to be prioritized.

The role of Manufacturing NPI Engineer will support the Instruments & Accessories (I&A) Monarch business unit in the RAD manufacturing facility in San Jose, California.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Studies the existing processes to implement improvements on new products.

• Identifies, designs, and develops the necessary equipment related to new product development.

• Responsible for preparing and managing process and test specifications.

• Assists technicians and engineers about unusual problems.

• Responsible for purchasing and designing equipment that meets J&J standards of safety and environment requirements.

• Responsible for developing new manufacturing and assembly processes consistent with Design for Manufacturability for new product introductions in accordance with regulatory, industry, and J&J standards.

• Continuously seeks automation opportunities of new and existing processes to reduce costs and improve quality.

• Coordinates, and executes qualification of new and/or improved manufacturing equipment and automation systems.

• Can supervise, coordinate, and technically revise the work of a limited group of technicians. Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.

• Provides troubleshooting and technical assistance to manufacturing operations to resolve process control issues for new processes.

• Participates on project teams to meet business objectives, including quality, financial, EH&S, and performance goals.

• Evaluates new technologies to improve process safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency. Implements digital solutions to solve problems and enhance process performance.

• Coordinates training of personnel on equipment operation and maintenance

• Submits Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) for project funding.

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

• Adheres to J&J environmental and safety policies and guidelines.

• Accountable to the Johnson and Johnson Standards of Leadership (Credo Values, customer/Marketplace Focus, Innovation, Masters complexity, and Organizational and People Development).