Senior Process Engineer

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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone Orthopaedics company operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies as may be required regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position it is anticipated that following conclusion of the transaction you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes programs policies and benefit that case details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

JOB SUMMARY

This role provides engineering support for manufacturing operations based within the value streams. The role requires technical ownership to be taken for manufacturing processes products and equipment while maintaining a focus on key business drivers which include EH&S Quality Supply and Cost. This role provides process engineering and controls support. Plans and conducts activities related to the development of new processes including researching current and emerging technologies evaluating process cost quality and capability alternatives and performing process characterization and optimization using designed experiments and problem solving and decision-making tools. As process owner this role will involve collaborating with a number of functional groups delivering value stream projects such as NPI and Manufacturing Engineering as well as with suppliers and other sites within the engineering science and technology network that run similar processes. This position will foster opportunities strong leadership work ethic and Credo-based behaviors.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson procedures and guidelines this position:
• Designs comprehensive engineering activities to develop and implement effective high-quality processes and design guidelines for dissemination throughout the division.
• Provides complex design reviews and feedback for improvements in manufacturability.
• Develops equipment materials and process performance requirements performs vendor searches and equipment evaluation to ensure adequate capability to produce quality products in required quantities at effective costs.
• Designs experiments and capability studies develops process specifications and designs and procures process tooling.
• Analyzes new processes and equipment with the intent of achieving continuous improvement of present methods.
• Communicates and monitors process and material quality targets.
• Measures performance to targets and implements remedial actions as instructed.
• Develops process documentation and training materials for new processes materials and equipment.
• Support the timely execution of quality actions related to scrap holds audit NCR and CAPA
• Support daily operations through attendance at pulse walks and the timely closure of actions.
• Support of Internal Audit External Audit and NC action plans
• Support attainment of key business metrics through the provision of engineering support for value stream processes.
• Support elimination of safety and quality risks in the process through implementation of robust engineering solutions.
• Actively promote a safety culture
• Design & develop tools fixtures gauges and special equipment for manufacturing operations in conjunction with toolroom technicians and outside vendors.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on project activities ensuring projects are delivered to agreed timelines.
• Identify and lead cost and technical improvements under the departments continuous improvement program.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
• Responsible for mentoring entry level engineering team members and co-op students
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal State local and Company regulations policies and procedures
• Performs other duties assigned as needed

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• A minimum of a university/bachelors degree in a technical curriculum is required
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience is required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS

• Ability to manage projects
• Ability to build and maintain a project timeline
• Troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of statistical process control
• Demonstrated continuous improvement approach
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to make effective decisions
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple assignments or projects with sound analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience in medical device manufacturing is required
• Knowledge of CNC is required
• Must be willing to support all shifts
• Must be present at the manufacturing site during regular business hours minimum of 8 hours per day

RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS & INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• This position will report to the Process Engineering Manager
• This role will interact all functions in the Warsaw Supply Chain; including but not limited to the following: Shop Floor Associates Process Engineering Quality Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Supervisors Departmental Managers and the Plant Manager.
• This position may direct and mentor entry-level engineering team members and co-op students

LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is at the Warsaw Indiana site. This is an on-site position. Travel will be rare lower than 5%.

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.

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