Sr. Site Transfer Manufacturing Engineer - Shockwave Medical

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Sr. Site Transfer Manufacturing Engineer - Shockwave Medical to join our team located in Santa Clara, CA.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

The Sr. Site Transfer Manufacturing Engineer leads and executes product and process transfers between manufacturing sites (domestic and international), ensuring successful, compliant, and timely ramp of on-market products. This role is the primary technical lead for multi-site transfers, coordinating cross‑functional teams (R&D, QE, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Production, and External Partners) to deliver validated, robust manufacturing processes at the receiving site.

 

Essential Job Functions

• Lead end-to-end site-to-site transfer projects, from transfer planning and risk assessment through validation, production ramp, and post-transfer monitoring.

• Create and manage detailed Transfer Plans and timelines, including resource needs, milestones, deliverables, and go/no‑go criteria.

• Develop and maintain process pFMEAs, risk mitigation plans, and transfer-specific mitigation actions.

• Define user and functional requirements for equipment and systems at the receiving site; lead equipment qualification and installation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).

• Oversee process validation and qualification activities at both sending and receiving sites; ensure data integrity and compliance with protocols.

• Coordinate cross‑site documentation transfer: BOMs, work instructions, MPIs, LHRs, configuration control, and design control elements as applicable.

• Lead or participate in system integrations required for transfer (MES/ERP/PLM), including data migration, validation, and end‑user training.

• Plan and execute capability studies (Cpk), DOE, tolerance analyses, and other statistical evaluations to demonstrate process equivalency and capability at the receiving site.

• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure material, component, and supplier readiness; qualify alternate suppliers when needed.

• Provide technical leadership during production ramp: troubleshooting, root-cause analysis (DMAIC), corrective actions, and optimization to achieve targeted yields and throughput.

• Define and track relevant transfer KPIs (e.g., schedule adherence, yield, Cpk, cost variance) and report status to stakeholders and leadership.

• Mentor and coach engineers and technicians on site transfer best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Support regulatory submissions, audits, and inspections related to transferred products and processes.

• Travel between sites as required to lead transfers and support on-site validations and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related field. Master’s degree may substitute for 1–2 years of experience.

• 5–7 years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated industry (medical device preferred; pharmaceutical, automotive, or similar industries acceptable).

• Direct experience in site-to-site or product/process transfers (documented role as lead or co-lead on at least one transfer or multiple process transfer projects).

• Practical experience with process validation and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and executing transfer validation protocols.

• Strong understanding of Quality System Regulations and standards (QSR/FDA, ISO 13485, MDR) as they apply to transfers and design control.

• Proficiency in statistical methods and tools: capability studies (Cpk), basic DOE, and use of statistical software (Minitab or equivalent).

• Hands-on familiarity with MES, ERP and/or PLM systems and experience supporting data migration or configuration for transfers.

• Competency with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar)

• Demonstrated project management skills: develop transfer plans, schedules, resource allocation, risk assessments, and status reporting.

• Strong problem solving using structured methods (DMAIC, root cause analysis) and experience implementing corrective/preventive actions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience preparing technical reports, transfer documentation, and training materials.

• Ability and willingness to travel to partner sites (up to 25–35% depending on project load).

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement certification.

• Experience with tolerance analysis and performing detailed pFMEA for transfer risk mitigation.

• Prior work with global transfers or contract manufacturers/CMOs.

• Experience performing cost and productivity analyses (time studies, labor/material costing) to support transfer decisions.

• Formal project management certification (PMP or equivalent) or demonstrated multi-project leadership experience.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading cross‑functional transfer teams.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned or negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Additional Information

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)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

• Sick time - 40 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

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$91,000.00 - $147,200.00

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