Johnson & Johnson MedTech · 5 hours ago
Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expJohnson & Johnson MedTech is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to improving health for humanity. They are seeking a Senior NPI Manufacturing Engineer to lead new product introduction activities for advanced robotic medical device systems, bridging design intent and manufacturing reality while ensuring high-quality standards.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical DFM (Design for Manufacturing) activities for complex robotic assemblies and subsystems, identifying and resolving manufacturing constraints with a sense of urgency
Develop and maintain comprehensive manufacturing readiness frameworks for product releases
Drive cross-functional NPI reviews with R&D, Quality, and Production teams to ensure seamless and timely product transitions
Create and execute NPI project timelines, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
Design, validate, and document assembly processes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures for precision robotic mechanisms
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including design control records, product configurations, manufacturing procedures, lot history records, bills-of-materials, and Quality System requirements
Apply lean manufacturing principles in production processes to reduce/eliminate waste and increase productivity
Lead and actively participate in process/product continuous improvement projects with measurable outcomes
Monitor, coach, and mentor junior engineers and technicians on manufacturing best practices
Provide extensive electromechanical troubleshooting capabilities and instrumental expertise to rapidly resolve build issues
Lead root cause analysis, diving deep into technical details until problems are fully understood
Demonstrate proficiency in CAD design, rapid prototyping, tool/fixture qualification, and equipment sourcing
Collect data and analyze process performance and capabilities for company products, including new products and products already in production
Establish strong working relationships with R&D, Development Engineering, QA, and Production departments to design, develop, test, document, and implement processes, tooling, and fixtures
Support and work with Quality to proactively address and resolve non-conformances before they impact production
Identify process requirements, advise and support operations management, and implement equipment and fixtures needed for process development and manufacturing efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer or related engineering field is required
Minimum five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing related field or 3 years of experience in a manufacturing related field with a master's degree
Strong manufacturing engineering background in process documentation
Electromechanical Systems: Extensive troubleshooting capabilities across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation domains
CAD Proficiency: Expert-level skills in CAD design (SolidWorks preferred), rapid prototyping, and design for manufacturing analysis
Manufacturing Processes: Deep knowledge of precision assembly processes, and sourcing manufacturing tools, gauges, and fixtures
Documentation: Proven experience developing design control documentation, manufacturing procedures, and quality system records
Preferred
Experience with robotic systems, precision mechanisms, or electromechanical assemblies strongly preferred
Medical device industry experience preferred; proven track record in NPI environments highly valued
Experience with surgical robotics platforms or high-precision medical devices
Background in high-mix, low-volume precision manufacturing environments
Experience with MES systems and PLM tools in regulated industries
Benefits
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
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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