Engineering Manager

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. 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 Johnson & Johnson MedTech is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join the Site Technical Operations team in Cornelia, GA! Ethicon, part of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery business, is the worldwide leader in wound closure devices with products that help improve patient outcomes, optimize healing, and maximize operating room efficiency. Johnson & Johnson has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 60 years from creating the first sutures to revolutionizing surgery with technologies such as Plus Antibacterial Sutures, STRATAFIX Knotless Tissue Control Devices, DERMABOND Topical Skin Adhesives and Skin Closure Systems, and EVERPOINT Cardiovascular Needles. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. For more information, visit 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 Qualification Education Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or university degree, preferably in Engineering. Advanced degree is preferred Required A minimum of 6 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 Preferred 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 Other May require up to 20% domestic and/or international travel to other locations and sites Required Skills Benchmarking Developing Others Facility Management Inclusive Leadership Leadership Leading Change Lean Manufacturing Principles Lean Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing Flow Management Performance Measurement Predictive Maintenance Product Design Safety-Oriented Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Application Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Talent Management Team Management Preferred Skills Benchmarking Developing Others Facility Management Inclusive Leadership Leadership Leading Change Lean Manufacturing Principles Lean Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing Flow Management Performance Measurement Predictive Maintenance Product Design Safety-Oriented Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Application Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Talent Management Team Management Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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