Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Irving, Texas, United States of America

Job Description:

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

About the Role

Mentor, a Johnson & Johnson company, is seeking a highly motivated Engineer – Process & Continuous Improvement to support manufacturing operations and drive process excellence. This role is responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance within a GMP/ISO-regulated environment.

The Engineer will lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, optimize equipment and process performance (OEE), and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, operational success, and alignment with business objectives.

An pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Identify, develop, and implement process improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts at the plant or business unit level, with a focus on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Establish and maintain machine standards, process parameters, and standard work documentation.
• Drive improvements in throughput, yield, waste reduction, and equipment utilization.

Project Management

• Plan and execute engineering projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Apply structured project management tools and methodologies to ensure timely delivery and compliance with business requirements.
• Prepare and present project updates, technical reports, and performance metrics to leadership.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Serve as a technical resource and provide engineering direction within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain engineering procedures, process standards, and equipment documentation.
• Challenge existing processes and introduce innovative solutions to improve performance.

Validation, Quality & Compliance

• Develop, execute, and document engineering studies, including Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Write and implement validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) and associated reports.
• Support Non-Conformance (NCR) and CAPA activities, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Ensure full compliance with GMP, GDP, data integrity, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audits related to equipment and process performance.

Data Analysis & Problem Solving

• Analyze manufacturing data using statistical methods to identify trends, variation, and improvement opportunities.
• Distinguish between normal and non-normal data distributions and determine root causes of variation.
• Provide technical support to production teams to resolve process and equipment-related issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and other functional teams to ensure alignment and execution of projects.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and external partners as needed.
• Support plant-wide initiatives such as CIM, Quality Improvement Programs (QIP), and other operational excellence efforts.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and ensure compliance with Johnson & Johnson safety standards and safe work practices.
• Adhere to all company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Escalate risks, issues, or improvement opportunities to management as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related discipline)
• Minimum of 2-4 years of engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of: Process improvement methodologies Statistical analysis and data interpretation Project management principles
• Experience working in regulated environments (GMP, ISO, or similar)

Preferred

• Experience in the medical device or regulated manufacturing industry
• Familiarity with validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Experience with OEE optimization and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Project management and organizational skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Technical leadership and accountability

 

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Accelerating, Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Communication, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Problem Management, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Report Writing, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy