Senior Process Engineering

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Anasco, Puerto Rico, United States of America

Job Description:

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech 

The Senior Engineer provides technical leadership within an assigned manufacturing value stream and/or engineering function (e.g., Process, Packaging, Materials/Supplier, Equipment/Validation). The role leads complex engineering projects and initiatives supporting safety, quality, delivery, cost, and innovation objectives in a regulated (GMP/ISO/FDA) environment. The Senior Engineer is accountable for end-to-end execution of change control and validation/qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ as applicable), technical investigations, continuous improvement, and cross-functional delivery.

Responsibilities and accountabilities may vary by site. Applicable procedures and quality systems (e.g., QUMAS/eDMS where applicable) define responsibilities and may supersede elements of this position description.

The Senior Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership within an assigned area and may have ownership for the following (as applicable to assignment):

1. Project Leadership & Delivery

• Leads and executes complex engineering and/or change control projects requiring conceptual evaluation, design, and validation.

• Applies project management methodologies to define scope, schedule, resources, risks, and deliverables; drives timely execution and closure.

• Performs concept analysis and supports development of capital/expense project justifications for future project development.

• Participates in and/or leads technical design reviews; translates requirements into robust manufacturing/product/equipment specifications.

2. Qualification, Validation & Change Control

• Plans and executes complex qualification of new or modified equipment, controls, systems, processes, and/or packaging operations; supports vendor and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) as required.

• Leads validation strategy and execution (IQ/OQ/PQ), including protocol authoring, execution oversight, deviation management, and report approval.

• Ensures high-quality technical documentation (protocols, reports, risk assessments, work instructions, specifications) in compliance with GDP and internal/regulatory standards.

3. Process / Packaging / Materials & Supplier Engineering (as applicable)

• Identifies and implements process, equipment, packaging, and/or materials enhancements that improve efficiency, yield, reliability, robustness, and safety.

• Designs and executes characterization studies and experiments using statistical/analytical tools (e.g., DOE, capability, stability, trending) to set new performance standards and drive breakthrough improvements.

• For packaging-focused assignments: leads packaging system design/development/validation and maintenance activities; qualifies packaging components/systems; establishes packaging specifications; leads packaging process/equipment validations; and supports labeling/packaging improvements aligned with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.

• For materials/supplier-focused assignments: serves as functional SME; leads material characterization, worst-case/challenge testing and qualification activities for new/revised materials and suppliers; supports business continuity planning (BCP) initiatives related to materials/suppliers; and provides technical support to resolve material-related issues.

4. Troubleshooting, Investigations, Risk & CAPA

• Leads structured problem solving and root cause analysis for complex quality, technical, and manufacturing issues (e.g., deviations, nonconformances, audit actions, CAPAs).

• Partners with Operations and Quality to implement corrective/preventive actions and sustain improvements; ensures effective risk assessments and controls.

• Provides training and technical guidance to engineers, technicians, and operations personnel to enable safe operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of processes/equipment.

5. Coaching, Mentoring & Influence

• Provides mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers, interns, and/or co-ops; builds capability within the team.

• Demonstrates technical depth and influence within the functional team; serves as a change agent by promoting a learning culture and continuous improvement mindset.

6. Compliance & Professional Standards

• Ensures adherence to all applicable regulations, standards, and company policies; maintains the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and compliance.

• Supports and advances compliance program-related initiatives within the function.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.

• A minimum of 4 years of related work experience is required.

• Demonstrated experience leading projects of moderate-to-high complexity (cross-functional scope, qualification/validation, change control).

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (Master’s) in Engineering/Science.

• Experience leading qualification/validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and change control from strategy through closure in regulated environments.

• Demonstrated experience applying statistical tools/experimental design (DOE) and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma).

• For packaging assignments: demonstrated knowledge/experience with sterile barrier packaging systems and applicable standards/test methods (e.g., ISO 11607, ASTM/ISTA); experience supporting audits in functional area.

• For materials/supplier assignments: demonstrated materials science expertise (e.g., polymers), supplier qualification experience, and material characterization methodology experience.

• Proficiency with standard office tools (Excel/PowerPoint/Project as applicable) and familiarity with statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP/Minitab) preferred.

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. If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Emerging Technologies, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Supply Planning, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing