Johnson & Johnson · 2 days ago
Staff Process Engineer, R&D
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $165K/yr
6+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, aiming to prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases. The Staff Process Engineer role involves applying advanced engineering principles to optimize supply chain projects and drive cost reduction efforts, while working collaboratively with management to enhance operational efficiencies.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields
Responsible for the cost reductions efforts of all products, materials, and techniques using engineering principles and financial impacts
Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods, and represents the organization in conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work
Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of his/her field and related sciences and disciplines
Requires financial background around manufacturing practices which include Cost of Goods theory, overhead rates, labor rates, compounded annual growth rate, etc
Supervision and guidance related largely to overall requirements, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters
Consults with supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments
Responsible for one or more of the following: o In a supervisory capacity, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a large important engineering project or a number of small projects with many complex features
As an individual researcher, carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures
Work is expected to result in the development of new or improved techniques or procedures
Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or methods
As staff specialist, develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's of Science Degree and generally requires 6-8 years of related experience and/or training; or MS Degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must possess a clear mastery of theoretical and practical fundamentals and experimental engineering techniques applicable to the function to be supervised and have demonstrated technical skills
Ability to effectively work at all levels of management and to clearly present information and respond to questions groups of managers, peers, and customers
Technical knowledge of equipment and facilities maintenance systems as well as calibration standards, tooling processes and documentation control systems in a regulated manufacturing environment
Extensive knowledge of drafting software systems such as AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
Good leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel as needed or requested
Ability to use PC's and associated software (Microsoft Office)
Ability to manage at least one major project
Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools and techniques of project management
Experience in the medical device or automotive/aerospace industry would be an asset
Must be able to successfully complete company/department training courses in manufacturing techniques
Ability to learn regulatory (GMP) requirements
Must be able to work with minimum supervision and guidance
Must have excellent reading, writing and communication skills in the English language
Preferred
Knowledge of PLC, HMI, and other process control equipment a plus
Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodology a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Savings plan
Pension plan
Disability plan
Vacation pay
Sick time
Holiday pay
Work, personal and family time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Time off
Company
Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Gorsky
Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
Joaquin Duato
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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