MANAGER, NPI MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Robotics and Digital (RAD) Solutions is recruiting for a Manufacturing NPI Engineering Manager located in San Jose, CA.
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You will lead a team of manufacturing engineers in the development of a sophisticated 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 goes above and beyond.
Overview.
The Manufacturing NPI Engineers at RAD are a highly versatile and dedicated group.
They operate across multiple functions, collaborating closely with Research & Development Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Program Management, Marketing, and Regulatory teams to orchestrate every facet of Process Design, Development, Optimization, Validation, and Continuous Improvement throughout a product's lifecycle.
One of their most impressive strengths lies in their ability to impact crucial engineering decisions by providing precise data.
This skill leads to the development of a product that is not only highly scalable but also readily manufacturable from the very first day of its commercial launch.
Additionally, they excel at making critical trade-off decisions when the need emerges, where balancing product performance and other factors is crucial for success.
The role of Manufacturing NPI Engineering Manager will support the Instruments & Accessories (I&A) Monarch business unit in the RAD manufacturing facility in San Jose, California.
Key Role Responsibilities.
Grow the NPI (New Product Introduction) team's capabilities both by developing existing talent and hiring new talent as we continue to grow.
Foster NPI in the business and partner closely with leaders in other engineering teams, design, and product management to cultivate a shared advanced manufacturing vision Craft data-driven strategies and action plans to deliver improvements to our manufacturing process.
Ensure the work produced by the team follows industry-standard research methodologies and processes Studies the existing processes to implement improvements on new products.
Identifies, designs, and develops the vital equipment related to new product development.
Responsible for preparing and managing process and test specifications.
Assists technicians and engineers with 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 predicate processes to reduce costs and improve quality.
Coordinates, and performs qualification of new and improved manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
Can oversee, coordinate, and technically revise the work of a limited group of technicians.
Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level.
Provides problem-solving and technical assistance to manufacturing operations to resolve process control issues for new processes.
Participates in 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 tackle 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).
Qualifications Education.
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, any specialty is required; Mechanical, Biomedical, or Mechatronics are preferred with relevant experience.
Masters in Science or Engineering is preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience (6 years with a master's, 4 years with a PhD).
Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a people leader or engineering lead.
Experience running internal and external team members (e.
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vendors) to run user research.
Advanced skill level in methods for qualitative and quantitative process variation.
Track record of influencing both strategic and tactical product decisions with insights derived from characterization studies.
Experience improving manufacturing processes with process data and engineering studies.
Effective organizational skills to advance research activities across multiple teams and projects Required Experience & Skills.
Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and documentation for production processes.
SPC knowledge and management of statistical procedures.
Excellent verbal and written communication and social skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, Jira, Minitab Preferred Experience & Skills.
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) Comprehension of standard costs and work standards Familiarity with engineering design documentation and drawings Strong problem-solving skills.
Other.
·       The anticipated travel for this position is 25% ·       The anticipated base salary for this position $ to $ This position will be primarily located in San Jose but may require occasional, onsite support at the Redwood City, CA facility.
Ten percent of travel domestically may be required.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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