Senior Engineer, Supplier Engineering

Senior Engineer, Supplier Engineering - 2306149458WDescriptionTearScience Inc., a member of the Johnson and Johnson family of companies is currently recruiting for a Staff Engineer, Technical Operations in Irvine, CA.Remote work options within the US may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.At Johnson& Johnson Vision, we have a bold ambition: to change the trajectory of eye health. That’s why, through our operating companies, we’ve developed solutions for every stage of life—to help people see better, connect better and live better. We partner with eye care professionals to provide some of the world’s leading products and technologies to address refractive error, cataracts, dry eye, and beyond. We are committed to using our reach and size for good and strive to put quality eye care within reach of everyone, everywhere. Visit us at www.jjvision.com. Follow @JNJVision on Twitter and Johnson & Johnson Vision on LinkedIn.Are you interested in joining a diverse team delivering outstanding results to our customers? Apply now for this exciting opportunity!Senior Engineer, Supplier EngineeringReporting to the Director of Surgical Vision Technical Operations (Tech Ops), the Technical Operations Engineer will lead projects and activities in support of the needs of the global Surgical Vision supply chain, consisting of External Manufacturers and by extension to their sub-tier suppliers, involving both disposable and capital products. The Engineer will possess a high degree of technical competency and project management skills to successfully lead their assigned projects and extended cross-functional team members in pursuit of objectives related to quality, delivery, cost, and design (e.g. changes, NPI introductions, etc.). The Engineer will possess significant leadership skills enabling them to successful connect to cross-functional peers on and off-site and across the breadth of the JJV organization in pursuit of the Technical Operations functional goals and priorities. The Engineer is responsible for all normal and expected elements of leading a project including: establishment of milestones and timelines and delivery against them, engagement and leadership of supporting project resources, project budget management, business policy compliance (e.g. EHS&S, etc.), and other generally expected project leadership activities.Key Responsibilities:

Participates in the business cross-functional supplier relationship team (SRT) process that prioritizes projects across quality, delivery, and cost, assigns cross-functional resources for execution, and provides updates on assigned projects against commitments.

Leads and/or participates in a wide range of technical projects (from the moderately large and complex to smaller activities and tasks) directly and/or through suppliers, utilizing appropriate Project Management / FPx tools and Six Sigma / Process Excellence tools.

Provides guidance and direction to more junior engineers and integrates contracted and other resources. Delivers, through cross-functional coordination, not only the direct technical project activities but also all related regulatory, clinical, marketing, and other actions required to bring the project to market (e.g. a strong end-to-end mindset).

Leads and/or participates in moderately complex quality events and failure investigations involving finished goods and raw material suppliers, engaging the appropriate cross-functional resources and subject matter expertise as required, to identify root cause and implement corrective action. Communicates updates and progress and escalates appropriately.

Provides guidance and input to leadership as it relates to the ability of suppliers to maintain adequate capacity to support the demand forecast. Anticipates future constraints and raises, gains approval, and executes activities in advance of any constraints to ensure continuity of supply to customers.

Employs their knowledge of injection molding process parameters, tool / part design, assembly processes and techniques, LEAN/Six Sigma tools, and other engineering techniques to constantly identify, raise, gain approval, and execute, in collaboration with external and internal partners

Leads and/or participates in design changes to existing components and sub-assemblies, in partnership with appropriate design resources supporting lifecycle activities. Partners with R&D to delivery new product introductions, with attention to DFM/A, V&V activities, and pFMEA’s/control plans, ensuring the receipt of a stable and capable process into sustaining engineering for ongoing lifecycle technical support.

Leads and/or participates in finished goods and raw material projects across multiple manufacturing sites beyond Ext. Mfg.’s (e.g. sub-tier suppliers, other J&J EM’s, etc.) where common supply streams exist, leveraging resources, skill sets, and ensuring alignment to the larger finished goods and raw material strategy and goals. Capable of engaging with cross-functional resources remotely and across time zones, cultures, and functions to deliver project objectives.

Cultivates deep and meaningful relationships with suppliers and with key cross-functional partners including peers in Procurement, Supplier Quality, PLAN, and design, as well as a wide array of extended partners (e.g. product quality, R&D, regulatory, etc.) to deliver results and solutions, manage risks, and react to issues.

Maintains and expands personal technical knowledge and skills across multiple process, materials, engineering technologies, and manufacturing techniques, for both mechanical and electro-mechanical products, to successfully lead a wide array of technical projects and activities.

Manages the budget for all assigned projects from need identification and justification, through aCAR generation and approval, asset delivery, asset installation & V&V, supplier payment, documentation closeout, and capture of any related savings.

Maintains relationships with other Technical Operations engineers and scientists as well as other JJV functions to engage subject matter expertise on assigned projects as required. Represents a strong technical voice to the suppliers and within production environment in support of the Technical Operations Director. Comfortable working across a matrix environment, using influencing and collaboration to drive results.

Ensures the JJV Technical Operations Director (direct manager) is appraised of all critical finished goods and raw material activities, initiatives, and actions, especially those that may impair production operations, and ensures that the team goals are aligned to both functional and plant or Value Stream priorities.

QualificationsQualifications:Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and/or University degree required; focused degree in Engineering or technical field preferred.Required:

Minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience

Manufacturing, process, and/or validation engineering experience

Experience in a production environment

Experience in a regulated medical industry and all related competencies (e.g. GMP, compliance, processes, etc.)

Demonstrated technical project management skills and experience

Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate across multiple organizational levels and functions, directly and remotely, and across global cultures.

Preferred:

Demonstrated Six Sigma / Process Excellence and/or LEAN skills and related tool usage is required, Belt Certification

Significant experience in plastic injection molding processes with numerous materials such as silicone, acrylic, TPE, part/tool design and systems, metrology equipment and inspection systems and GD&T

PMP/PMI certification, FPx certification, or equivalent

Other:

May require up to 25% domestic and/or international travel to other locations and sites

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $76,000-$121,900/yr.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefitsFor more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com (http://www.careers.jnj.com )Primary Location NA-US-California-IrvineOther Locations NA-United States, NA-US-California-Milpitas, NA-US-Florida-Jacksonville, NA-US-Puerto RicoOrganization TearScience, IncTravel Yes, 25 % of the TimeJob Function Process EngineeringReq ID: 2306149458W