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Johnson & Johnson · 7 hours ago

Principal Engineer, Metals Component Development - MedTech Surgery

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$117K/yr - $201K/yr

12+ years exp

Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, focusing on developing smarter and less invasive medical solutions. The Principal Engineer will lead the development of metal part designs and manufacturing processes, ensuring they meet product requirements while managing costs, and will have opportunities for professional growth and leadership within the team.

Hospital & Health Care

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Cross project ownership of component design and development, working with design engineers to identify novel solutions to meet component performance requirements while leveraging existing capabilities to meet cost of goods targets

Provide technical leadership of complex components and take ownership of critical technical tasks in the execution of component development projects while influencing NPD projects architecture

Lead technical development of metal components with suppliers, train others in new technologies and create cross-training opportunities for NPD team

Optimize product performance and refine component design to meet technical specifications and unit cost target

Identify and manage technical risk across projects, in cross-functional partnerships

Build and test prototypes, analyze test data and interpret to identify optimal solution(s)

Develop test capability to evaluate component performance and safety requirements

Develop the next generation staple making head on Zahoransky with current supplier

Start and lead a Cincinnati Campus wide metals community of Practice

Engage other metals SMEs and bring learnings to HH Development Community

Train/mentor next generation of SMEs of metal components

Support/Supplement current training curriculum for metals

Use prior experience to present case studies to the HH Development Community

Demonstrate ability to influence through DF(x) process and project-based leadership

Qualification

Metals component developmentTechnical problem solvingMedical device industry experienceSix Sigma knowledgeMetallurgy expertiseMachining processesAdditive manufacturingCoachingProject managementTeamworkCommunication skillsCritical thinking

Required

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent experience required

At least 12+ years of proven experience in a dynamic R&D environment with emphasis on metals component development required

Excellent technical problem solving and analytical ability including data review and statistical methods expertise

Highly motivated and an enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to work under own initiative and as a team player

Must have proven track record of achieving objectives in a team-based environment

Excellent communication, networking, teamwork, problem solving and influencing skills. Must be proficient at breaking down complex issues to drive to succinct solutions

Process Excellence Six Sigma knowledge

Preferred

Advanced Degree strongly preferred

Extensive experience in the medical device industry - particularly with metals development and technologies, metallurgy expertise, surgical devices system design and manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Knowledge in all metals processes such as machining, MIM, Stamping, and Additive Manufacturing (3DP) strongly preferred

Benefits

Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 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

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Company

Johnson & Johnson

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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.

Founded in 1886

New Brunswick, NJ, US

10001+ employees

http://www.jnj.com

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