Johnson & Johnson MedTech · 20 hours ago
Senior Materials Engineer
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expJohnson & Johnson MedTech is committed to healthcare innovation, aiming to improve health for humanity. The Senior Materials Engineer will lead multiple projects related to raw materials and processes for the manufacture of contact lenses, collaborating with various business partners to ensure project completion within budget and timelines.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Accountable for raw material characterizations/qualifications, developing/updating the appropriate specifications and supporting regulatory submission documentation/inquires. This includes:
Conducting risk assessments and leading detailed product / process design reviews
Develop project and qualification plans to lead projects to meet timelines and budgets
Apply appropriate statistical and validation techniques based on overall risk
Responsible for identifying, coordinating, planning, executing, and evaluating value improvement projects at key, strategic materials suppliers to ensure quality, and on-time delivery. This entails:
Implementation of cost-effective manufacturing solutions to drive end-to-end manufacturing efficiencies in collaboration with procurement and strategic suppliers
Responsible for technical direction of supplier changes in partnership with Supplier Quality
Conduct feasibility studies to assess new technologies or process improvements
Lead multiple material-based projects and multi-functional project teams
Possess and maintain in depth understanding of contact lens manufacturing processes, polymer processing, and be a materials specialist
Build positive relationships with business functions (i.e. R&D) across the franchise to ensure alignment and support for business goals and objectives
Apply a focused approach in solving challenges and in support of root cause analysis activities related to materials and associated processes
Support the development of project pitch for new materials and process development projects
Ensure all activities follow GMP, ISO, and quality system requirements
Ensure that all health, safety and environmental requirements are fulfilled
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent University degree is required; focused degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science preferred
Minimum two (2) years of relevant professional work experience
Strong technical writing skills and ability to present work clearly and with the appropriate content for the given audience
Successful track record of project management along with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
Strong statistical design and analysis of experiments with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, root-cause analysis and risk assessments with attention to detail are needed
Ability to work on own initiative and be able to lead multiple priorities simultaneously requiring excellent organizational skills
Flexibility, occasionally different work schedules are needed to support project needs
Preferred
Experience/familiarity in a FDA-regulated medical device or pharmaceuticals industry
Experience qualifying materials or processes in a highly automated manufacturing environment
Experience with the use of nanomaterials in product development and complex systems, such as hydrogels and emulsions
Experience with methacrylate chemistry and free-radical polymerization
Working experience with external suppliers to include partnering internationally
Achievement of Six Sigma/Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation
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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