Manager, Equipment Development Engineering, R&D - MedTech

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 120 hours/yr

Sick time 40 hours/yr

Holiday pay

Parental Leave 480 hours

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Manager, Equipment Development Engineering, R&D – MedTech in Cincinnati, OH, with a flex/hybrid schedule (3 days on-site). You will lead a team of 8–10 engineers and contractors, partner across disciplines, and ensure compliant, high-quality device development from prototyping to qualification.

Relocation support is available for highly qualified candidates. Ideal candidates have a mechanical, electrical, or biomedical engineering background, 5+ years in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 5+ years in a dynamic R&D environment with emphasis on production assembly line development, commissioning and qualification.
• People management experience is required.
• Experience in medical device production or regulated industry is required.
• Experience applying design for assembly (DfA) principles to improve product design and assembly process performance.
• Experience developing assembly processes and equipment from prototyping to validation.
• Proven ability to partner with internal and external suppliers to achieve outcomes.
• Proven leadership and objective achievement in a team-based environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, networking, teamwork and problem-solving skills; able to break down complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional manager for the Mechanical Equipment Development Engineering Team with technical leadership.
• Partner with Lead Development Engineering and Electrical/Software teams to deliver robust device assembly solutions.
• Establish and reinforce engineering best practices, standards, and development methodologies for assembly equipment development.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support for complex development challenges.
• Act as a technical escalation point for equipment development issues impacting financials, quality, safety, or performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8–10 engineers and contractors; conduct performance management and career development.
• Identify skill gaps and drive development through mentoring and training; ensure compliance with design controls and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver plans to achieve platform goals within timelines and budgets; identify resource needs across NPD projects.
• Oversee all NPD development activities: requirements, risk analysis, DFA input, commissioning, transfer and qualification.
• Ensure equipment development standards, procedures, and metrics; implement training programs to advance skills.
• Partner with broader J&J Surgery to leverage synergies and drive efficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement in assembly technology, engineering execution and documentation quality.
• Develop innovative technical solutions; leverage partnerships to advance technology and manufacturing processes.
• Apply AI, data analytics, modeling and simulation to accelerate team outcomes.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Contract Management

Design Thinking

Developing Others

Equipment Maintenance

Fact-Based Decision Making

Feasibility Studies

Inclusive Leadership

Leadership

Mechanical Engineering

Product Development

Project Management

Prototyping

Research and Development

Resource Allocation

SAP PLM

Team Management

Technical Credibility

Vendor Management

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical or related)

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com

Job Function

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function

R&D Mechanical Engineering

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

About Surgery

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

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Patients are waiting.

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

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is currently recruiting for a Manager, Equipment Development Engineering, R&D – MedTech for our handheld medical devices business. The position is in Cincinnati, OH & will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week on-site. Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.

The Johnson & Johnson MedTech business offers a broad range of products, platforms and technologies including sutures, topical skin adhesives, hemostasis products, surgical staplers, trocars, energy devices, and synthetic mesh devices-used in a wide variety of open and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Specialties include cardiovascular, orthopedics, support for treatment of colorectal and thoracic conditions, women's health conditions, hernias, cancer, and obesity. The portion of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Inc. based in Raritan, New Jersey, was founded more than 80 years ago as a pioneer in suture development and manufacturing, helping to transform the safety and effectiveness of surgery.

You Will Be Responsible For

Functional Leadership

• Serve as the functional manager for the Mechanical Equipment Development Engineering Team, providing technical leadership and oversight.
• Partner with the Lead Development Engineering and Electrical/Software Development Teams to deliver robust device assembly solutions.
• Establish and reinforce engineering best practices, standards, and development methodologies related to assembly equipment development.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support for complex development challenges for the business.
• Act as a technical escalation point for equipment development issues impacting financials, quality, safety, or performance.

People

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8–10 full time engineers and contractors.
• Conduct performance management, goal setting, coaching, and career development planning.
• Identify skill gaps and drive development through mentoring, training and hiring.
• Ensure team compliance with design controls and quality / regulatory system requirements.
• Build functional communities of practice and subject matter expertise.

Processes and Execution

• Implement plans to deliver platform goals as directed by R&D leadership, ensuring achievement of team goals within established timelines and budgets.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to identify and fulfill resource needs to deliver on business priorities and commitments across NPD Projects.
• Oversee all NPD development activities for the function including requirements generation, risk analysis, DFA input, equipment debug, characterization, commissioning, transfer and qualification.
• Accountable for relevant equipment development standards, procedures and metrics.
• Ensure appropriate training and development programs are implemented to advance equipment development skills and capabilities.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet device performance, safety, quality, financial and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the broader J&J Surgery organization to leverage synergies and drive efficiencies.

Technology and Innovation

• Drive continuous improvement in assembly technology, engineering execution and documentation quality.
• Develop innovative & technical solutions; build and leverage internal and external partnerships to advance technology and manufacturing processes.
• Accelerate and improve team outcomes by leveraging and deploying AI, data analytics, modeling and simulation techniques across the function.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical or related field) is required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in a dynamic R&D environment with emphasis on production assembly line development, commissioning and qualification is required.
• People management experience is required.
• Experience in a medical device production environment or other regulated industry is required.
• Experience applying Design for Assembly (DfA) principles to improve product design and assembly process performance is required.
• Experience developing assembly processes and equipment and from prototyping, through process development, characterization and validation is required.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with internal and external suppliers to achieve outcomes
• Must have proven track record of leadership and achieving objectives in a team‑based environment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, networking, teamwork, problem solving and influencing skills. Must be proficient at breaking down complex issues to drive to solutions.
• DMAIC Six Sigma knowledge is preferred.
• Direct experience working in manufacturing is preferred.
• This position may require up to up to 20% domestic and international travel.

Required Skills

Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Design Thinking, Developing Others, Equipment Maintenance, Fact‑Based Decision Making, Feasibility Studies, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Prototyping, Research and Development, Resource Allocation, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management

Preferred Skills:

Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Design Thinking, Developing Others, Equipment Maintenance, Fact‑Based Decision Making, Feasibility Studies, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Prototyping, Research and Development, Resource Allocation, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$117,000.00 - $201,250.00

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

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)).

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 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

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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or 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.