Sr Principal Process Eng - Warehouse

6014-Janssen Biotech, Inc. Legal Entity; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Wilson, North Carolina, is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer Process Engineer to own end-to-end logistics/warehouse design for large-molecule biotherapeutics.

You will lead equipment selection, process ownership, and cross-functional collaboration to accelerate project delivery. The role requires 12+ years in logistics process engineering within a GMP environment, strong vendor relationships, and the ability to manage remote teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 12 years logistics process engineering in a cGMP environment.
• Experience designing warehouse floorplans and material transport corridors.
• Strong partnerships with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead multicultural and remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the logistics area with specifications and drawings (URS, data sheets, technical specifications, P&IDs, PFDs) supporting large-molecule biotherapeutic operations.
• Provide process system ownership for logistics equipment used in manufacturing.
• Assess vendor competency and influence bid documents; maintain project accountability.
• Lead detailed design and development of logistics equipment with cross-functional partners and vendors.
• Serve as the logistics SME for large-molecule projects interfacing with A&E firms, construction partners, and equipment suppliers.
• Lead and support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and CQ activities; ensure readiness for scale-up.
• Align with Manufacturing, Facilities, MSAT, Quality, Procurement, EHS, and others to accelerate execution.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and regulatory expectations.

Skills

Logistics engineering

Capital projects

Floorplan design

Simulation modeling

Cross-functional collab

Regulatory compliance

C&Q knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

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 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. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine. As part of the Global Process Engineering team, the Sr. Principal Engineer Process Engineer serves as the recognized technical authority and Subject Matter Expert for logistics/warehouse. This role is accountable for end‑to‑end (E2E) process engineering ownership of the logistics/warehouse design. The role is responsible for definition of warehouse equipment including warehouse type (conventional, ASRS, etc.) and material handling equipment including robotic movement, material flows, and collaboration with automation and inventory management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the logistics area, including specifications and drawings (URS, data sheets, technical specifications, P&IDs, PFDs) supporting large‑molecule, aseptic biotherapeutic drug product operations
• Provide process system ownership and technical leadership for logistics equipment used in biotherapeutic drug product manufacturing
• Assess vendor competency and capabilities; review and influence bid documents; and maintain accountability for project development and execution, including system performance
• Lead detailed design and development of logistics equipment, collaborating with cross‑functional partners and strategic equipment vendors
• Serve as the logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME) for large‑molecule, aseptic drug product projects, interfacing with A&E firms, construction partners, and equipment suppliers
• Lead and support equipment FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and commercial production line start‑up activities
• Resolve complex technical issues during C&Q and ensure system readiness for qualification and commercial operation
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Facilities, MSAT, Quality, Procurement, E&PS, Automation, Inventory Management, Cold Chain, and EHS to align priorities and accelerate execution
• Ensure alignment across evolving business needs, applying strong stakeholder and partner management skills
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and biotherapeutic regulatory expectations
• Apply data‑driven insights and market intelligence to guide technical and strategic decisions
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, cGMPs, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications

Qualifications

• Education: A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Experience and Skills

• Required: Minimum of 12 years logistics process engineering and/or capital project execution experience within a large-molecule, biotherapeutic cGMP environment
• Strong experience driving floorplan design for warehouse, material transport corridors, and in-process storage areas through simulation modeling, process mapping, and time studies to maximize flow efficiency
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with cross‑functional stakeholders
• Ability to lead and influence multicultural teams and remote collaborators
• Extensive interaction with external partners (A&E firms, construction teams, and equipment vendors) as a logistics process engineer
• Demonstrated strength in resolving complex technical and regulatory challenges impacting the equipment and facility design in logistics for large‑molecule, biotherapeutic products
• Solid understanding of: cGMP requirements for logistics of large‑molecule biotherapeutic products
• EHS requirements, with emphasis on EHS‑by‑design and construction safety
• Start‑up processes and Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) for a large-scale biotherapeutic logistics operation
• Engineering design principles for biotherapeutic drug product manufacturing
• Construction, procurement, project controls, and project scheduling
• Strong technical depth, problem‑solving capability, communication skills, and decision‑making ability in a fast‑paced environment Passion for driving innovation in equipment and facility design
• Preferred: Deep process engineering expertise from conceptual design through C&Q to operational readiness in large‑molecule biotherapeutic drug product environments
• Experience supporting greenfield or brownfield GMP aseptic manufacturing facility start‑ups in the logistics area

Other

This position is 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.

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

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

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 https://www.jnj.com/. Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive. Throughout the recruitment process - from application through hiring - we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for qualified candidates with disabilities. If you need support at any stage of the recruitment process, please complete our candidate accommodation request form so we can assist you.