Materials Engineering_IOLs

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Añasco, PR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Vision, Inc. is currently hiring a Materials Engineer, to join its dynamic team located in Anasco, Puerto Rico. 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. The Engineer is directly responsible for leading multiple raw material and molding related projects for the manufacture of inter-ocular lenses (IOL) at our site. They will lead multi-functional teams and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. The 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, that celebrates the uniqueness of our associates and is committed to inclusion Apply today!

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent University degree required; focused degree in engineering or science field (e.g. Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Polymer Science, preferred.
Relevant professional work experience
Experience with micro-molding, mold design or overall injection molding
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
Must have the ability to work on own initiative and be able to lead multiple priorities simultaneously requiring excellent organizational skills.
Experience working with validations and processing technical documents (DOE/OQ/PQ)
Ability to use and navigate AutoCad/Inventor.
English fluency required
This position requires candidate to be onsite and is located Jacksonville, FL.
May require up to 15% domestic and/or international travel to other sites and locations

Nice To Haves

Experience/familiarity with an FDA-regulated medical device or pharmaceuticals industry
Experience working with nonconformance investigations and CAPAs
Experience qualifying (Validation & Risk Assessments) materials or processes in automated manufacturing environment
Working experience with external suppliers to include partnering internationally is
Achievement of Six Sigma/Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation

Responsibilities

Accountable for molding/resin 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
Lead multiple material-based projects and multi-functional project teams
Possess and maintain in depth understanding of molding processes, IOL manufacturing processes, and polymer processing.
Build positive relationships with business functions (i.e. R&D, Quality) 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 molds, resins 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