Senior Principal R&D Engineer, Medical Devices

jj; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Vacation

Sick time

Holiday pay

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Principal Engineer, R&D to direct development of new medical devices and manufacturing methods. You will lead internal and external teams, translate clinical needs into innovative solutions, and drive quality through regulated processes.

You will oversee complex projects, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements while interfacing with physicians to address unmet clinical needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical device development and manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams on complex projects.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs large engineering projects with cross-functional teams.
• Leads development of new techniques and processes for medical devices.
• Mentors junior engineers and reviews design work and validations.
• Interacts with physicians to identify clinical needs and translate into solutions.
• Ensures compliance with FDA QSR and ISO13485 standards.

Skills

Contract management

Design thinking

Fact-based decision making

Feasibility studies

Financial competence

Leadership

Lean supply chain

Mechanical engineering

Product development

Project management

PMM

STEM

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Masters degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Principal Engineer, R&D to direct development of new medical devices and manufacturing methods. You will lead internal and external teams, translate clinical needs into innovative solutions, and drive quality through regulated processes.

You will oversee complex projects, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements while interfacing with physicians to address unmet clinical needs.