Manager, Materials Engineering

Materials Engineering Manager position in Jacksonville, FL responsible for leading a diverse team of engineers and driving process standardization across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities Efficiently lead and mentor a team of engineers to meet site goals and business objectives. Own technical and professional talent development for the team ensuring skills are leveraged. Lead and mentor the engineering team in structured problem solving for products, equipment, systems, and manufacturing processes. Use methodical and statistically sound approaches to solve complex technical problems and demonstrate resolution effectiveness. Evaluate and implement improved performance, management, and tracking methods to monitor timelines, costs, and project completion. Collaborate with Make Engineering, Operations, Quality, R&D, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, suppliers, and other key functional partners to align on business objectives. Support business growth, new product delivery, business continuity, supplier-enabled innovation, sustainability, and cost improvement initiatives. Drive process standardization and technical alignment across Jacksonville, Anasco, and Groningen sites. Apply materials engineering knowledge to deliver innovative solutions internally and at external supplier manufacturing sites through feasibility and scale‑up. Champion continuous improvement of technologies and processes while minimizing lifecycle costs and supporting environmental policies and procedures. Engage, inspire, empower, and mentor engineering talent while developing future leaders. Qualifications Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or equivalent; advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) preferred. Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience. Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience leading and developing engineers and technicians. Track record translating engineering goals into successful strategies, plans, and measurable results. Strong technical understanding of injection molding, polymer materials, and mold fabrication. Strong knowledge of structured problem solving, engineering principles, and statistically sound approaches to technical issue resolution. Experience collaborating cross‑functionally with Make Engineering, Operations, Quality, R&D, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, and other business partners. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to influence horizontally and vertically across the organization. Preferred Qualifications 6 years of experience within a medical device or FDA‑regulated environment. International collaboration experience. Technical understanding of process engineering with experience in a highly automated manufacturing environment. Ability to speak fluent Spanish. Experience supporting external supplier manufacturing sites through feasibility, scale‑up, and technical problem solving. Work Environment & Travel Candidate expected to be onsite in Jacksonville, FL five days per week. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time is required. Role requires working horizontally and vertically with technical peers, business partners, and leadership to deliver strong business results. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 may contact Johnson & Johnson Careers, and internal employees may contact AskGS to be directed to their accommodation resource. #J-18808-Ljbffr