Senior Supplier Engineer – Robotics & Digital Solutions

Johnson & Johnson Innovation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Supplier Engineer (on-site) to lead development, validation and supplier collaboration for Direct Material components and assemblies, helping scale robust manufacturing solutions for long-term production.

The role works with Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, Sourcing, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance to deliver technical solutions while mentoring junior engineers. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of meaningful work experience in a regulated industry is required (medical device industry preferred).
• Understanding of manufacturing process characterization, development, and validation, required.
• Understanding of GD&T and quality requirements (21 CFR 820, ISO 13485) preferred.
• Experience with supplier management, supplier qualification/selection and process improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver development, characterization, and validation of components and sub-assembly processes at suppliers for new product development (NPD) projects and sustaining production within Robotics and Digital Solutions.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams (Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, Sourcing, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance) to provide technical solutions optimized for manufacturing, product performance, and cost.
• Apply engineering principles, world-class manufacturing techniques, statistics, and risk management to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Drive suppliers to improve process performance meeting business requirements using Six Sigma, Lean, SPC and effective negotiations.
• Identify, manage priorities and direct external suppliers for tooling, manufacturing and inspection of direct material components.
• Ensure robust requirements cascade from Design to Suppliers and participate in corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, capacity/efficiency and supply chain streamlining.
• Participate in special projects as requested by Management.

Skills

Accelerating

Coaching

GMP

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Supply Chain

Robotic Automation

Project Management

STEM

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovation in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Senior Supplier Engineer (on-site) to lead development, validation and supplier collaboration for Direct Material components and assemblies, helping scale robust manufacturing solutions for long-term production.

The role works with Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, Sourcing, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance to deliver technical solutions while mentoring junior engineers. Travel up to 25% may be required.