Sr. Principal Engineer, Equipment Preparation Lead

6046-JANSSEN SUPPLY GROUP, LLC. Legal Entity; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Wilson, NC seeks a Senior Process Engineer with 10+ years in process engineering or capital project execution of equipment preparation systems (autoclaves, parts washers, COP/SOP) for aseptic manufacturing. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage external partners, and ensure regulatory alignment across EU and US GMP standards.

The role requires strong problem solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills to drive complex capital projects from concept

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering is required; MS or MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in process engineering or capital project execution of equipment preparation equipment (autoclaves, parts washers, filter integrity testing, COP/SOP, etc).
• Ability to lead multicultural teams and remote customers; strong partnering with external vendors (A&E, construction firms).
• Understanding of cGMPs for aseptic manufacturing and EU Annex 1 implications; EHS by design and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver equipment preparation area system specifications, drawings (URS, data sheets, P&IDs, PFDs).
• Assess vendor competency, review bid documents, oversee project development and execution.
• Lead detailed design and development with multi-functional team including vendors.
• Lead equipment FAT, SAT, C&Q, and start-up activities.
• Resolve technical issues during C&Q testing and readiness for start of C&Q.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Facilities, MSAT, Quality, Procurement, E&PS, and EHS to expedite activities.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and benchmark against practices; apply data-driven insights.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MS or MBA preferred

Job description

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 jnj.com.

Job Details

• Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering
• Job Sub Function: Process Engineering
• Job Category: Scientific/Technology
• All Job Posting Locations: Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Job Description: About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of the equipment preparation area system specifications, and drawings (user requirements, data sheets, technical specifications, P&IDs, PFDs)
• Assess vendor competency and capabilities, review and discuss bid documents, and be held accountable for project development and execution, including performance of the process systems
• Lead the detailed design and development of the equipment preparation area collaborating with a diverse multi-functional team including strategic equipment vendors
• Lead equipment FAT, SAT, C&Q, and start-up
• Technical issue resolution on the system during C&Q testing and the readiness of the system to start C&Q activities
• Helping to identify and expedite key activities across multiple business functions (Manufacturing, Facilities, MSAT, Quality, Procurement, E&PS (Engineering & Property Services), and EHS)
• Ensure alignment across evolving business needs and require strong partner management and leadership skills to collaborate across these multiple business partners.
• Maintain a solid understanding of industry trends and benchmarking against internal/external practices
• Apply data-driven insights and market intelligence to advise future decision making, stay informed on industry and regulatory trends, and adapt strategies accordingly to achieve excellent portfolio performance.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, government regulations, and customer specifications.

Education and Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in engineering required; MS or MBA preferred.
• Required: A minimum of 10 years experience in process engineering or capital project execution of equipment preparation equipment – autoclaves, parts washers, filter integrity testing, COP (clean-out-of-place), SOP (steam-out-of-place), equipment disassembly and assembly.
• Track record of developing and maintaining strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and motivate multicultural teams and remote customers.
• Extensive interaction with external partners (A&E, construction firms, equipment vendors) to develop, organize, and execute project plans as filling system SME.
• Excellent problem-solving skills when handling potential conflicts.
• Understanding sophisticated technical/regulatory issues impacting facility/equipment design.
• Solid understanding of the following: cGMP’s for aseptic manufacturing of multiple regulatory bodies (EU, FDA), including fluency in the understanding of new EU Annex 1 guidelines and its impact on facility/equipment design; EHS requirements, with particular focus on EHS by design and construction safety; Start-up processes and Commissioning & Qualification of equipment preparation equipment (autoclaves, parts washers, filter integrity test stations, COP/SOP stations); Principles for engineering design for drug products in the Biotherapeutic industry; Construction & Procurement process; Project Controls processes; Project scheduling; Strong technical process engineering knowledge and experience and has a great passion for solving highly complex technical problems; Strong problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills to drive impact in a fast-paced evolving business landscape; Ability to drive process engineering innovation for equipment and facilities ensuring technical knowledge is maintained and expanded throughout the team.

Preferred Experience

• Consistent track record on leading capital projects for aseptic processing equipment including autoclaves, parts washers, filter integrity units, and COP/SOP systems.
• Capital project leadership of aseptic manufacturing equipment, green or brown field GMP manufacturing facility start-up, in the range of $100 - $500 MM.
• Strong process engineering expertise in conceptual design through C&Q (commissioning & qualification) to ensure efficient operational readiness within a biotherapeutic drug product environment in filling systems.
• Experience in green or brown field GMP manufacturing facility start-up.

Location & Work Arrangement

• This position will be located in Wilson, North Carolina, and will require full time on-site support.
• However, the design of the facility will occur at an Engineering firm with frequent travel (> 75%) required until the project shifts to the plant site of Wilson, NC.

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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.

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