Manager, Project Engineering

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 jnj.com

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Project Engineering

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Manager, Project Engineering to be located in Irvine, CA.

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

NPD/LCM Manager will be responsible for collaborating with R&D, Quality engineers and External Manufacturers in developing new product designs and supporting the life cycle of existing products within a cross-functional team environment; specifically, to develop and support innovative Product Management solutions for heart rhythm disorders.

Responsible for completing financial estimates of components and assembly in relation to component qualification and lifecycle management.

The NPD/LCM Manager will provide technical support to external manufacturers in process development, characterization, validation and stabilization. He/she will lead technical teams to support launched products and new product development through the life cycle of the product. Resolving issues around yield, capacity, cost savings, and other supply chain challenges.

Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.

Innovation and technical skills:

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and develop new solutions.

· Inspire the design and implementation of new ideas and approaches to continuously improve processes and increase efficiency.

· Foster an environment that encourages risk-taking, innovation, and creativity for themselves and their associates.

Decision Making and Problem Solving:

· Effective decisions and trade-offs must consider overall business impact, budget constraints, capital, resources, and implementation complexity.

· Ensure prompt decision-making on issue escalations, performing trade-off analysis.

· Individual team leaders regarding new product introduction and LCM projects.

· Maintain proper governance and escalation management within projects to facilitate timely decisions that meet commitments for time, quality, and cost.

Leadership:

· Acts as a credible and respected team member and gain trust and respect.

· Possesses knowledge to pose meaningful questions to business partners across departments (e.g., R&D, Marketing, Sales, Planning, Operations, Quality).

· Capable of setting strategic direction and thinking strategically.

· Able to make independent strategic and complex decisions.

· Drives the team toward consensus and decision-making.

· Manages high levels of ambiguity and risk effectively.

· Demonstrates the ability to multi-task, lead, and achieve results.

· Effectively manages complexity across multiple production platforms, technology platforms, supply chains, and project portfolios simultaneously.

· Exhibits strong skills in facilitating change and influencing others.

· Anticipates potential risks and develops appropriate contingency plans.

· Embodies strong Credo values, effectively handles ambiguity, drives innovative thinking, excels in managing complexity, is passionate about customer satisfaction, and works collaboratively with various partners.

· Communicates clearly and effectively, demonstrates flexibility and openness to alternative approaches, maintains customer focus, engages in strategic thinking, showcases strong leadership capabilities, and possesses robust negotiation, persuasion, and influencing skills.

External and internal interactions:

· Cross-functional SC teams

· Advanced R&D and R&D teams

· Internal/external manufacturing teams

· Quality and Regulatory contacts for issue resolution.

· Finance team for NPV analysis, P&L implementation, and cost improvement projects

Qualifications:

· A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is required; a specialized degree in an engineering or scientific discipline is preferred. A Master’s or other advanced degree is preferred.

· At least 8 years of relevant experience is required in NPD/LCM electrophysiology is highly preferred.

· Extensive experience in Supply Chain functions (e.g., Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain Management, Technical Service Support, New Product Introduction, LCM) within a pertinent industry is required.

· A proven track record of successfully launching complex, global new products is preferred.

· Demonstrated capability to work across organizational boundaries through influence, negotiation, and collaboration is preferred.

· Strong understanding of End-to-End supply chain characteristics is preferred.

· In-depth knowledge of financial processes, including business case development, Profit and Loss (P&L) calculation, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), is preferred.

· Broad technical knowledge of manufacturing techniques applicable to the product platform is preferred.

· Flexible hours to accommodate US, EMEA and APAC work schedules.

· This role will be based in Irvine, CA and may require up to 25% travel

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 & 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,  external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$102,000.00 - $177,100.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits