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Material Engineering Director

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Johnson & Johnson

Oct 29, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Research & Development
    Engineering
  • Jacksonville

Requirements

  • Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent University degree in Engineering or related technical field required. Advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum ten (10) years of relevant professional work experience
  • Manufacturing, engineering, R&D, technical development, or quality-related area experience.
  • People management experience, demonstrating success in performance development and team management.
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to navigate multi-functional management environment effectively.
  • Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Knowledge of equipment and process validation procedures
  • Validated leadership qualities are crucial: resilience, tenacity, motivation, conscientiousness, and self-direction.
  • Ability to lead medium-complexity technical issues and adapt to changing environments.
  • Demonstrated capability to lead remote teams across multiple facilities and countries.
  • May require up to 25% domestic and/or international travel to other locations and sites.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership : Provide visionary direction for Materials Engineering initiatives across multiple global sites and takes and approves initiatives and high-level strategies for Material Engineering schematics.
  • Business Strategy Contribution : Actively participate in developing strategies to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products to our customers.
  • Multi-functional Coordination : Collaborate with manufacturing teams to enhance material and product development in line with organizational objectives
  • Project Management: Successfully lead multiple projects while balancing day-to-day responsibilities in Materials Engineering.
  • Supply Chain Optimization: Collaborate to develop optimal product and platform materials enhancing supply chain performance concerning quality, cost, and delivery timelines.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all Engineering standard operating procedures and protocols are consistently in compliance with federal and local regulatory statutes.
  • Talent Development : Lead and mentor a complementary team of Materials Engineers, fostering capabilities development across engineering and manufacturing functions.
  • New Product Introduction (NPI) : Liaise with R&D Materials groups to prepare for engineering readiness ahead of commercialization.
  • Engineering Program Administration : Ensure the application of meticulous technical standards and sound engineering principles throughout all projects.
  • Product Change Control : Be responsible for raw material changes orchestrated by quality improvements and standard methodologies.
  • Standards and Risk Management : Drive the establishment of standards related to problem solving, risk assessments, design methodologies and resource management
  • Multi-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with key functions including Supply Chain Engineering, R&D Materials, Quality, and Procurement to build alignment and support.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Materials Engineering Director at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.?

The primary responsibility is to provide strategic leadership for Materials Engineering initiatives across global sites and coordinate multi-functional teams to drive product and materials development while ensuring high-quality standards.

What educational qualifications are required for this position?

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field is required, with an advanced degree preferred.

How much professional experience is required for this role?

A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional work experience is required.

Is people management experience necessary for this position?

Yes, demonstrated success in performance development and team management is required.

What types of skills are important for successful communication in this role?

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills are essential for navigating a multi-functional management environment effectively.

What understanding is critical for the Materials Engineering Director regarding manufacturing practices?

A strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is critical.

Will the Materials Engineering Director need to travel for this job?

Yes, the position may require up to 25% domestic and/or international travel to other locations and sites.

Is there a focus on talent development in this role?

Yes, the director is responsible for leading and mentoring a team of Materials Engineers and fostering their capabilities development.

What role does regulatory compliance play in this job?

The director must ensure that all Engineering standard operating procedures and protocols consistently comply with federal and local regulatory statutes.

Is experience in leading remote teams preferred for this position?

Yes, demonstrated capability to lead remote teams across multiple facilities and countries is preferred.

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Mission & Purpose

Profound Change Requires Boldness. Johnson & Johnson is the largest and most diversified healthcare products company in the world. We’re producing life-changing breakthroughs every day, and have been for the last 130 years. The combination of new technologies and your expertise enables amazing things to happen. Those working in medical devices are 3-D printing artificial joints personalized for each patient, while researchers in pharmaceuticals use AI to discover lifesaving drugs. Imagine what the rest of our team of 134,000 people at 260 companies in more than 60 countries across the world is accomplishing. We redefine what it means to be a big company in today’s world.