Johnson & Johnson MedTech · 19 hours ago
MANAGER, MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING NPI
Johnson & Johnson MedTech is focused on healthcare innovation and developing personalized treatments. The NPI Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead all New Product Introduction activities to optimize manufacturing assembly processes for surgical robotics capital equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for NPI and Manufacturing Engineering for Ottava Capital Equipment
Develop internal procedures to support the transition from concept and prototype to production, including BOM creation and refinement, engineering workflows, and documentation
Lead development of repeatable, capable manufacturing processes with emphasis on mechanical assembly and testing of electromechanical components and subassemblies
Drive technical innovation in manufacturing process technologies to achieve cost, safety, quality, and delivery objectives
Implement Design for Excellence (DFX) improvements to enhance product quality, manufacturability, and reduce cost and time to market
Plan and implement capacity strategies for early and future product lifecycle stages
Design and improve manufacturing equipment, assembly tools, and test fixtures through capital investment initiatives
Manage engineering resources to ensure timely and accurate project completion
Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing engineering team, holding them accountable for results
Collaborate with technical leaders on cross-functional initiatives to enhance organizational capability and efficiency
Stay current with industry trends and best practices to strengthen team technical expertise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Systems, Biomedical, or related field)
Minimum 5 years of experience leading technical teams in product or process development, with emphasis on mechanical assembly in Automotive, Medical, Capital, or Industrial equipment
Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and global supply chains
Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD and mechanical design
Lean Six Sigma training with strong root cause analysis and continuous improvement skills
Experience with metrology equipment and Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends as needed
Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred
Advanced degree
Experience scaling products in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments (capital equipment focus preferred)
Knowledge of GMP/GDP practices
Experience with Agile PLM systems
Understanding of engineered materials and manufacturing methods
Background in robotics or large capital equipment assembly
Experience with process validation planning/execution (IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and reports)
Prior experience in medical robotics or regulated environments
Familiarity with ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, and IEC 60601-1 standards
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.