Process Engineer - MedTech & Lean Manufacturing

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Manatí (PR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes in a biotech/medical device setting. The role focuses on improving throughput, reducing waste, and maintaining equipment performance.

You will support Production with process changes, investigate issues, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement across San Lorenzo or Manati operations while coordinating with cross-functional teams. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience is required.
• Experience with automated assembly and packaging equipment in the medical device manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in developing manufacturing standards a plus.
• Requires working / visiting all shifts and flexibility to work holidays, irregular hours including weekends per the operational needs.
• Some traveling may be required.
• Functional knowledge of English language, read/write/converse in English and Spanish is required.
• Process Excellence (Green Belt or Black Belt) and Lean certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Process Engineer works in the optimization of process output and throughput, equipment utilization, equipment downtime, waste reduction/yield improvements, budget management, standard cost and capital investment management.
• Provides technical support to the Production areas in evaluating process deficiencies, process changes, modifications and equipment failure.
• Defines, analyzes, reviews and evaluates problems for prompt solutions.
• Determines, adapts, and modifies methods and standards to control all aspects of assigned projects or portions of major projects.
• Coordinates phases of work with other departments within the company (San Lorenzo or Manati) and with other Ethicon divisions.
• Performs and writes NC Reports following the established timeline.
• Routes and follows up the NC Reports through the evaluation, review and approval processes to comply with the established timeline.
• Coordinates and participates on Cross Functional Investigation (CFI).
• Performs and evaluates established Production Operation metrics for Manufacturing and Packaging Areas.
• Supports manufacturing in the day-to-day troubleshooting of equipment.
• Leads mitigations to determine the root cause, provide recommendations and may lead NCRs and CAPA depending on the need or root cause.
• Revise and maintain engineering, equipment and process procedures.
• Participates in GMP audits regarding equipment recording and machine performance.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed

Skills

Analytical reasoning

CAPA

Emerging technologies

Gemba Kaizen

Issue escalation

Lean manufacturing

Process control

Process engineering

Product improvements

Project engineering

Safety oriented

STEM application

Technical research

Tech savvy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes in a biotech/medical device setting. The role focuses on improving throughput, reducing waste, and maintaining equipment performance.

You will support Production with process changes, investigate issues, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement across San Lorenzo or Manati operations while coordinating with cross-functional teams. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.