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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Staff Process Engineer to be located in Irvine, CA

Purpose: Seasoned individual contributor in a scientific/technology field. Defines industry-proven principles and practices to generate comprehensive supply chain engineering project plans, as well as associated key performance metrics, goals, and objectives. Works collaboratively with management to drive decisions regarding process engineering schematics and methods, to produce comprehensive engineering structure, operational efficiencies, and final deliverables.

Overview

Works on most assignments with instructions about the general results expected. May receive technical guidance on the most unusual or complex problems, but independently determines and develops approaches to solutions. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Makes an effort to analyze and solve areas that would reduce the cost of the product for financial benefits through materials and techniques of engineering. Engineer will exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Erroneous decisions or recommendations or failure to get results would normally result in serious program/project delay and considerable expenditure or resources.

You will be responsible for:

Under (e.g. limited supervision) and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Responsible for the cost reductions efforts of all products, materials, and techniques using engineering principles and financial impacts.
• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods, and represents the organization in conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
• Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of his/her field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Requires financial background around manufacturing practices which include Cost of Goods theory, overhead rates, labor rates, compounded annual growth rate, etc.
• Supervision and guidance related largely to overall requirements, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Consults with supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments.
• Responsible for one or more of the following: o In a supervisory capacity, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a large important engineering project or a number of small projects with many complex features.
• As an individual researcher, carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures.
• Work is expected to result in the development of new or improved techniques or procedures.
• Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or methods.
• As staff specialist, develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others.

Education:

• A Bachelor's of Science Degree and generally requires 6-8 years of related experience and/or training; or MS Degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Must possess a clear mastery of theoretical and practical fundamentals and experimental engineering techniques applicable to the function to be supervised and have demonstrated technical skills.
• Ability to effectively work at all levels of management and to clearly present information and respond to questions groups of managers, peers, and customers.
• Technical knowledge of equipment and facilities maintenance systems as well as calibration standards, tooling processes and documentation control systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of drafting software systems such as AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel as needed or requested.
• Ability to use PC's and associated software (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to manage at least one major project.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools and techniques of project management.
• Experience in the medical device or automotive/aerospace industry would be an asset.
• Must be able to successfully complete company/department training courses in manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to learn regulatory (GMP) requirements
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision and guidance
• Must have excellent reading, writing and communication skills in the English language.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of PLC, HMI, and other process control equipment a plus
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodology a plus

Other:

• This position will be located in Irvine, CA and may require up to 10% domestic travel.
• Weekend, overtime and/or off-site work may be required
• The employee is required to wear special garments when working in a clean room environment
• Position required to work with a variety of manufacturing equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level may be loud.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is [125,500] to [$165,000]

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.

Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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