Engineering Manager

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Cornelia, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Engineering Manager to join the Site Technical Operations team in Cornelia, GA!

ABOUT MEDTECH

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

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Are you interested in joining a diverse team delivering outstanding results to our customers? Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

The Engineering Manager will provide leadership and direction for a multi-disciplined team of engineers to deliver critical projects, resolve manufacturing technical issues, and support strategic technology vision of a specific Manufacturing Business Unit at the Ethicon MedTech manufacturing facility in Cornelia, GA.

Job Duties:

• Leads overall engineering activities to meet Ethicon Georgia Campus and business unit goals and objectives
• Leads team in investigation of manufacturing non-conformances, EH&S incidents, and other process and equipment issues
• Supports team in delivery of high-complexity engineering projects (process validations, capital projects, CAPA, NPI, etc.) on time and within budget.
• Coaches team in development of technical performance metrics and dashboards (yield, process capability, cycle time, OEE, etc.) for assigned manufacturing processes
• Monitors and reports on team progress toward goals
• Collaborates with other plant functions (Mfg. Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Business Excellence, EHS&S) to define and prioritize engineering project portfolio
• Participates in Georgia Campus business planning cycle and contributes to long range financial plan
• Promotes culture of innovation and continuous improvement to reduce manufacturing costs, increase production efficiency, and improve process capability.
• Reviews and approves validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Owner of overall technology and investment strategy for assigned Business Unit
• Fosters growth and development of team members
• Ensures that team members follow all regulatory and company guidelines related to Quality, Compliance, EHS&S, and Financial reporting

Education and Qualification:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field is required. Advanced degree (M.S. or M.B.A.) is preferable.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in a business or technical role is required. People leadership experience is required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing engineering is required.
• Proficiency in project management is required. Project management certification such as PMP or FPX is helpful.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, etc.) is preferred.
• Familiarity with polymer science, textiles, and/or metallurgy is beneficial. Knowledge of industrial control systems (PLC/DCS) is also beneficial.
• Knowledge of problem solving methodologies (Six Sigma, RCPS, Kepner Tregoe, PCDA, etc.) is strongly preferred. Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Personal Traits

• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead multiple assignments or projects with sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence with and without authority.
• Excellent planning and organization skills

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.

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