Senior Materials Engineer

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:
Process Engineering

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Vision, Inc. is currently hiring a Senior Materials Engineer, to join its dynamic team located in Jacksonville, FL.

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 Follow @JNJVision on Twitter and Johnson & Johnson Vision on LinkedIn.

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 ;br>
The Senior Engineer is directly responsible for leading multiple raw material and process related projects for the manufacture of contact lenses at our site. They will lead multi-functional teams and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. The Senior Materials Engineer will be an integral member of the Materials Engineering team and be fully accountable for Business Continuity, Cost Improvement, Supplier Enabled Innovation projects and technical leadership of Supplier Process Changes. The role collaborates with key business partners including Procurement, R&D, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs to deliver on objectives. This role entails working in a medical device environment and applying Materials and Engineering knowledge to deliver innovative solutions to the business, both internally and at external supplier manufacturing sites through feasibility and scale-up. They will act as an advocate for continuous improvement of technology and processes, minimizing lifecycle costs, and adhering to environmental policies and procedures.

Interested in making a difference in a thriving diverse company culture, that celebrates the uniqueness of our associates and is committed to inclusion Apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for raw material characterizations/qualifications, developing/updating the appropriate specifications and supporting regulatory submission documentation/inquires. This includes:

• Conducting risk assessments and leading detailed product / process design reviews
• Develop project and qualification plans to lead projects to meet timelines and budgets
• Apply appropriate statistical and validation techniques based on overall risk

Responsible for identifying, coordinating, planning, executing, and evaluating value improvement projects at key, strategic materials suppliers to ensure quality, and on-time delivery. This entails:

• Implementation of cost-effective manufacturing solutions to drive end-to-end manufacturing efficiencies in collaboration with procurement and strategic suppliers
• Responsible for technical direction of supplier changes in partnership with Supplier Quality
• Conduct feasibility studies to assess new technologies or process improvements

The candidate will expect to:

• Lead multiple material-based projects and multi-functional project teams
• Possess and maintain in depth understanding of contact lens manufacturing processes, polymer processing, and be a materials specialist.
• Build positive relationships with business functions (i.e. R&D) across the franchise to ensure alignment and support for business goals and objectives
• Apply a focused approach in solving challenges and in support of root cause analysis activities related to materials and associated processes
• Support the development of project pitch for new materials and process development projects
• Ensure all activities follow GMP, ISO, and quality system requirements
• Ensure that all health, safety and environmental requirements are fulfilled

Qualifications

Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent University degree is required; focused degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science preferred. Advanced degree preferred

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum two (2) years of relevant professional work experience
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to present work clearly and with the appropriate content for the given audience
• Successful track record of project management along with strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Strong statistical design and analysis of experiments with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, root-cause analysis and risk assessments with attention to detail are needed.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be able to lead multiple priorities simultaneously requiring excellent organizational skills.
• Flexibility, occasionally different work schedules are needed to support project needs.

Preferred:

• Experience/familiarity in a FDA-regulated medical device or pharmaceuticals industry
• Experience qualifying materials or processes in a highly automated manufacturing environment
• Experience with the use of nanomaterials in product development and complex systems, such as hydrogels and emulsions
• Experience with methacrylate chemistry and free-radical polymerization
• Working experience with external suppliers to include partnering internationally
• Achievement of Six Sigma/Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation

Other:

• This position requires candidate to be onsite and is located Jacksonville, FL.
• Occasionally, a project may require travel for support. This position may require up to 15% travel.

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 , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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