Johnson & Johnson MedTech · 1 hour ago
Principal R&D Consumables Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $198K/yr
10+ years expJohnson & Johnson MedTech is a leader in healthcare innovation, committed to developing advanced solutions for complex health challenges. The Principal R&D Consumables Engineer will lead the technical strategy and execution for consumable products, driving product and process development while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Own the technical roadmap and architecture for major consumable products or portfolios; define technical strategy, key milestones, and success metrics
Lead complex, multi‑discipline development programs from concept through design verification, validation, and transfer to manufacturing; manage technical tradeoffs and priorities
Provide advanced mechanical and system design leadership: define product architectures, systems interactions, requirements decomposition, and high‑level design reviews
Lead root-cause and corrective actions
Drive adoption of advanced engineering methods (e.g., simulation, multi‑physics modeling, DOE, advanced prototyping) to accelerate development and de‑risk designs
Lead and approve design control artifacts, risk management activities (e.g., dFMEA, pFMEA) verification/validation plans, and release decisions in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements
Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial to align on manufacturability, scalability, cost of goods, and launch readiness
Mentor and develop engineering staff: provide technical coaching, run design reviews, and cultivate engineering best practices across the team
Represent R&D engineering in senior‑level program and governance meetings, providing clear, data‑driven recommendations and status to stakeholders
Manage external technical partnerships and suppliers: set technical requirements, qualify vendors, and oversee supplier development when needed
Lead generation and protection of IP: identify patentable innovations, contribute to disclosures, and collaborate with legal
Provide input on project budgets, resource planning, and timing; escalate risks appropriately and propose mitigation strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline; Master's or PhD strongly preferred
Prior experience with injection molded consumables, tooling/fixtures, assembly processes, or contract manufacturing
10+ years of relevant engineering experience in medical devices, consumables, or closely related industries
Experience with advanced CAE tools (SolidWorks), rapid prototyping workflows, and measurement systems
Demonstrated experience leading complex product development programs and delivering products to market
Demonstrated success managing supplier technical development and qualification
Deep knowledge of design controls, verification/validation processes, and applicable regulatory requirements
Strong analytical skills and experience using simulation, statistical analysis, and structured problem solving
Track record mentoring engineers and leading cross‑functional teams
Experience leading root-cause and corrective actions utilizing the appropriate tools
Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present technical content to senior management and external partners
Preferred
Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related subject area
Patents or publications in relevant technical areas
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Company’s long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 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
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
Company
Johnson & Johnson MedTech
At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we are working to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges through innovations at the intersection of biology and technology.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Walker
CFO & VP of Finance DePuy Synthes
Tino Schweighoefer, MBA
CFO Monarch Platform
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