Senior Engineer, Materials Engineering

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Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

Biomedical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Vision, Inc. is currently hiring a Senior Engineer, Materials Engineering, to join its dynamic team located in Jacksonville, FL.

At Johnson & Johnson Vision, we have a bold ambition: to change the trajectory of eye health. That’s why, through our operating companies, we’ve developed solutions for every stage of life—to help people see better, connect better and live better. We partner with eye care professionals to provide some of the world’s leading products and technologies to address refractive error, cataracts, dry eye, and beyond. We are committed to using our reach and size for good and strive to put quality eye care within reach of everyone, everywhere. Visit us at www.jjvision.com. Follow @JNJVision on Twitter and Johnson & Johnson Vision on LinkedIn.

The Senior Engineer will be directly responsible for leading multiple raw material and process related projects for manufacturing contact lenses. You will lead multi-functional teams and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. You will be an integral member of the Materials Engineering team and be fully accountable for Business Continuity, Cost Improvement, Supplier Enabled Innovation projects and technical leadership of Supplier Process Changes. You will partner closely with key business partners including Source, R&D, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs to deliver on business goals and objectives. This role entails working in a medical device environment and applying Materials and Engineering knowledge to deliver innovative solutions to the business, both internally and at external supplier manufacturing sites through feasibility and scale-up. You will act as an advocate for continuous improvement of technology and processes, minimizing lifecycle costs, and adhering to environmental policies and procedures.

Are you interested in making a difference in a thriving diverse company culture, that celebrates the uniqueness of our employees and is committed to inclusion Apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for raw material characterizations/qualifications, and developing/updating the appropriate specifications
• Lead multiple material-based projects and cross-functional project teams
• Develop project plans and lead projects to established timelines and budgets
• Conduct risk assessments and lead detailed product / process design reviews
• Possess and maintain in depth understanding of contact lens manufacturing processes, polymer processing, packaging, and be the Materials specialist.
• Build positive relationships with other business functions across the Franchise to ensure alignment and support for business Goals and Objectives
• Implement cost effective manufacturing solutions to drive end-to-end manufacturing efficiencies in partnership with Procurement and strategic suppliers
• Partner closely with R&D to characterize materials and support new product introductions
• Provide technical leadership for supplier process changes in partnership with Supplier Quality
• Support Regulatory Affairs with submissions to Regulatory bodies and associated enquiries
• Conduct feasibility studies to assess new technologies or process improvements
• Apply appropriate statistical and validation techniques based on overall risk
• Apply a focused approach in solving complex problems and in support of root cause analysis activities related to materials and associated processes
• Support the development of cases for new materials and process development projects
• Ensure all activities follow GMP, ISO, and quality system requirements
• Ensure that all health, safety and environmental requirements are fulfilled

Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or science field (e.g. Chemical Engineering, Biomedical engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry) with a minimum of 3 years of related work experience OR a Master's degree in a relevant engineering or science field with a minimum of 1 year of work experience OR a PhD in a relevant engineering or science field.

Experience and Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously and be flexible to different work schedules as needed by the business  
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work on own initiative
• Knowledge and experience with polymer chemistry and/or polymer processing techniques (e.g. injection molding)
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to present work clearly and with the appropriate content for the given audience
• Good interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills with proven leadership abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%

Preferred:

• Experience within regulated medical device, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods industry is preferred
• Experience with highly automated manufacturing processes and equipment is preferred
• Working experience with external suppliers is preferred
• International collaboration experience is preferred
• Knowledge of statistical design and analysis of experiments is preferred
• Achievement of Six Sigma/Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation is preferred

At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work.

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 on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.]

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Bioinformatics, Biological Engineering, Biological Sciences, Biostatistics, Coaching, Data Savvy, Detail-Oriented, Feasibility Studies, Inventory Management, Preclinical Research, Project Schedule, Prototyping, Research and Development, Researching, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technologically Savvy