Operations Process Engineering Manager/Surgical Robotics-OTTAVA

Johnson & Johnson seeks an Operations Process Engineering Manager for surgical robotics manufacturing in Santa Clara. The role leads process engineering for regulated medical device production, establishing scalable manufacturing operations, driving continuous improvement, and managing cross-functional technical issues for complex surgical robotic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations Process Engineering function with clear governance and technical standards
• Own end-to-end manufacturing processes and provide technical support for production issues
• Establish and maintain process controls including PFMEAs, control plans, and statistical monitoring
• Plan and oversee manufacturing process validation and equipment qualification activities
• Manage production change management, CAPAs, and quality-system documentation

Requirements

• Process engineering expertise in mechanical and electromechanical manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience with regulated medical device manufacturing and quality systems
• Leadership experience building and managing technical teams in high-growth environments
• Proficiency in risk assessment, process validation, and manufacturing controls
• Cross-functional collaboration skills across operations, quality, R&D, and supply chain
• Strong problem-solving and structured investigation capabilities