Johnson & Johnson · 4 days ago
Director, Engineering and Design
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, committed to improving health for humanity. The Director, Engineering and Design will lead a team responsible for the design and startup of a new pharmaceutical manufacturing site, ensuring alignment with business objectives and project delivery practices.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead the overall engineering process including process and infrastructure design working closely with operating company engineering team and J&J SMEs
Assure that the J&J IDEA Project Delivery Process is followed
Work with the E&D Director, Project Dir./Project Mgr. to drive the performance (cost, schedule, quality) of A/E firm and define correction action plans if necessary
Establish plans for personal talent development, diversification, and professional development
Develop personal yearly project and personal goals and objectives that support the overall J&J E&PS and development goals
Execute short- and long-term tactical engineering initiatives and programs based on strategic project goals and objectives
Assure use of the Value Improving Practices (VIPs) Value Engineering and Constructability Reviews
Assure the appropriate J&J standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements (cGXP, EHS, …) are incorporated
Coordinate/lead key design reviews with SMEs including other corporate or affiliate resources such as EHSS, Risk Management, WW Security, etc
Assure that the J&J Standard Design Platforms are deployed on all projects. Setup project specific training for internal and external SMEs
Assure projects meet the J&J Sustainability policy and drive the certification process
Review AE progress and identify action plans where required to get back on track. Implement Earned Value tracking on larger projects. Ensure AE issues timely Monthly Reports
Lead effort to resolve key design conflicts in construction and commissioning phase with appropriate SMEs
Lead in the final close-out with the A/E firm including the Lessons Learned process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or higher degree is required, preferably in Engineering
Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience with engineering design and construction including knowledge of AutoCAD Systems
Minimum of five (5) years of related project management experience
Experience with project management related systems/tools such as SharePoint, Document Management systems, CMMS, MS Project, Project Management Processes and/or Property Management Tools
Solid project management skills, proven organization, coordination, and action tracking skills; including project management processes, tools, and methodologies
Strong business acumen and relationship building skills
An ability to effectively partner and deliver results in a matrixed environment
An ability to adapt to emerging standard methodologies and industry innovations
Ability to function effectively and multitask when presented with tight deadlines
Excellent technical and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering, Business, or related field is preferred
Experience leading complex workstreams, specifically across geographically dispersed or global teams
Experience building strategic relationships with internal and external project partners and stakeholders
Global experience of J&J with respect to E&PS and business partner interaction
Experience managing complex workstreams, specifically across geographically dispersed teams
Company
Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
10001+ employees
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Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
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Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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