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Johnson & Johnson MedTech · 16 hours ago

Principal Engineer, Metals Component Development - MedTech Surgery

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is dedicated to health innovation, aiming to develop smarter and less invasive surgical solutions. The Principal Engineer, Metals Component Development will lead the design and manufacturing processes of metal components, ensuring they meet product requirements and cost targets while collaborating with various teams to bring new products to market.

Hospital & Health Care

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 expertiseSurgical devices designMachining processesAdditive manufacturingCoachingProject managementTeamworkCommunication skillsCritical thinking

Required

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent experience required; Advanced Degree strongly preferred
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
This position may require up to 25% domestic and international travel

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

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, 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 MedTech

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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.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Mike Walker
CFO & VP of Finance DePuy Synthes
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Tino Schweighoefer, MBA
CFO Monarch Platform
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