Senior Business Excellence Engineer

Biopharma Asia; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson company, is seeking a Senior Process Excellence Engineer in San Angelo, TX. You will lead Lean Six Sigma projects to improve quality, delivery, and cost, collaborating with cross-functional teams in manufacturing.

You will coach teams, apply GMP and FDA guidelines, analyze data, and drive improvements using OEE and value stream methods. Travel up to 10% may be required; a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of relevant professional work experience.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, GMP, and FDA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives for manufacturing lines.
• Define opportunities, analyze data, and design line flows.
• Coach cross-functional teams in Lean/Six Sigma methods.
• Deliver sustained results using Lean, Six Sigma, ME&2, and Do It Right.
• Facilitate business case development and results presentations.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Change Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

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 .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

San Angelo, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Ethicon, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Group of Companies, is currently recruiting a Senior Business Excellence Engineer.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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 https://www.jnj.com/ ( https://www.jnj.com/ ).

Summary

The Process Excellence Engineer is responsible for implementing business improvement initiatives for manufacturing lines. The Process Excellence Engineer defines opportunities, analyzes data, designs manufacturing line flows, and improves business processes. Improvement initiatives are led by enlisting and influencing cross-functional teams that deliver tangible business results through the application of Lean and Six Sigma principles, methodologies and tools. Utilizing business, leadership and technical skills, the Process Excellence Engineer will execute projects at the manufacturing site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for development and execution of a plan to deliver process performance improvements related to Quality, Delivery, and Cost of a manufacturing process or line.
• Develops change management plan and execution plan to improve flow of products, people and information.
• Leverages process knowledge to identify opportunities / solutions to improve throughput capacity by reducing impact of constraints.
• Is responsible for driving associates' engagement and for developing Lean and Six Sigma capabilities through coaching and mentoring.
• Sustains business improvement results through the application of Lean, Six Sigma, ME², Do It Right, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Facilitates business case definitions and results presentations, as required.
• Comply with all applicable quality management system, environmental, safety and occupational health policies (for example, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001).

Qualifications

Education

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent University degree is required; focused degree in Engineering, Science or related field preferred.

Required

Minimum two (2) years of relevant professional work experience

Demonstrates knowledge of the manufacturing process and functions of various machines supporting the operation.

Demonstrates understanding of common engineering analysis tools such as statistical process control, which are applied in conjunction with continuous improvement principles.

Demonstrates awareness of other engineering specialties and upstream stakeholders, including Quality Engineering and New Product Introduction teams.

Demonstrates knowledge of factors against which production effectiveness is measured, including elements such as inventory effectiveness (i.e., WIP), product quality (i.e., critical quality attributes, critical process parameters, proven acceptable ranges, etc.) and other relevant metrics.

Demonstrates understanding of health and safety requirements.

Demonstrates basic knowledge of equipment effectiveness and manufacturing and maintenance excellence concepts (OEE, SOL, etc.).

Demonstrates understanding of the need for cost management and its importance for customers and consumers.

Demonstrates basic knowledge of product costs (i.e., COGS), Design to Value concepts, and key levers that impact improvement or degradation in cost performance.

Ability to deliver oral and written communications around process improvement projects. Communication should show clarity of objectives.

Demonstrates an organized, analytical approach to problem solving.

Demonstrates familiarity with FDA, GMP and ISO.

Leads change, connects with others and shapes the environment.

Is experienced with change management skills.

Preferred

Experience in Manufacturing

Experience in Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and Project Management

Lean or Six Sigma certification as Green Belt or Black Belt

Experience in requesting and translating customer needs

Understanding of financial processes (standard cost development) and business planning

In-depth understanding of production and quality control techniques such as CFM and TQM

Other

May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel to other sites and locations.

The ability to work overtime, off-shift hours and some holidays as needed by the business is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

2. Associates are required to wear gowning as per established Quality Procedures.

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 encompassing of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Agile Manufacturing, Business Behavior, Business Savvy, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Data Gathering and Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Goal Attainment, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Plant Operations, Problem Solving, Process Control, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Technical Writing, Time Management