Materials EngineeringIOLs

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Johnson & Johnson Vision Inc. is currently hiring a Materials Engineer to join its dynamic team located in Anasco Puerto Rico.

At Johnson& Johnson Vision we have a bold ambition: to change the trajectory of eye health. Thats why through our operating companies weve developed solutions for every stage of lifeto help people see better connect better and live better. We partner with eye care professionals to provide some of the worlds leading products and technologies to address refractive error cataracts dry eye and beyond. We are committed to using our reach and size for good and strive to put quality eye care within reach of everyone everywhere. Visit us at . Follow @JNJVision on Twitter and Johnson & Johnson Vision on LinkedIn.

The Engineer is directly responsible for leading multiple raw material and molding related projects for the manufacture of inter-ocular lenses (IOL) at our site. They will lead multi-functional teams and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. The Engineer will be an integral member of the Materials Engineering team and be fully accountable for Business Continuity Cost Improvement Supplier Enabled Innovation projects and technical leadership of Supplier Process Changes. The role collaborates with key business partners including Procurement R&D Supplier Quality Engineering Operations Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to deliver on objectives. This role entails working in a medical device environment and applying Materials and Engineering knowledge to deliver innovative solutions to the business both internally and at external supplier manufacturing sites through feasibility and scale-up. They will act as an advocate for continuous improvement of technology and processes minimizing lifecycle costs and adhering to environmental policies and procedures.

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Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for molding/resin characterizations/qualifications developing/updating the appropriate specifications and supporting regulatory submission documentation/inquires. This includes:

• Conducting risk assessments and leading detailed product / process design reviews
• Develop project and qualification plans to lead projects to meet timelines and budgets
• Apply appropriate statistical and validation techniques based on overall risk

Responsible for identifying coordinating planning executing and evaluating value improvement projects at key strategic materials suppliers to ensure quality and on-time delivery. This entails:

• Implementation of cost-effective manufacturing solutions to drive end-to-end manufacturing efficiencies in collaboration with procurement and strategic suppliers
• Responsible for technical direction of supplier changes in partnership with Supplier Quality
• Conduct feasibility studies to assess new technologies or process improvements

The candidate will expect to:

• Lead multiple material-based projects and multi-functional project teams
• Possess and maintain in depth understanding of molding processes IOL manufacturing processes and polymer processing.
• Build positive relationships with business functions (i.e. R&D Quality) across the franchise to ensure alignment and support for business goals and objectives
• Apply a focused approach in solving challenges and in support of root cause analysis activities related to materials and associated processes
• Support the development of project pitch for new molds resins materials and process development projects
• Ensure all activities follow GMP ISO and quality system requirements
• Ensure that all health safety and environmental requirements are fulfilled

Qualifications

Education: Minimum Bachelors degree and/or equivalent University degree required; focused degree in engineering or science field (e.g. Plastics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Materials Science or Polymer Science preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Relevant professional work experience
• Experience with micro-molding mold design or overall injection molding
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to present work clearly and with the appropriate content for the given audience
• Successful track record of project management along with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Strong statistical design and analysis of experiments with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills root-cause analysis and risk assessments with attention to detail
• Must have the ability to work on own initiative and be able to lead multiple priorities simultaneously requiring excellent organizational skills.
• Experience working with validations and processing technical documents (DOE/OQ/PQ)
• Ability to use and navigate AutoCad/Inventor.

Preferred:

• Experience/familiarity with an FDA-regulated medical device or pharmaceuticals industry
• Experience working with nonconformance investigations and CAPAs
• Experience qualifying (Validation & Risk Assessments) materials or processes in automated manufacturing environment
• Working experience with external suppliers to include partnering internationally is
• Achievement of Six Sigma/Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation

Other:

• Must be flexible occasionally different work schedules are needed to support project needs.
• English fluency required
• This position requires candidate to be onsite and is located Anasco Puerto Rico
• May require up to 15% domestic and/or international travel to other sites and locations

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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