Manager, Materials Engineering

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Job Function Job Function: R&D Product Development Job Sub Function Job Sub Function: Biomedical Engineering Job Category Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations All Job Posting Locations: Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America Job Summary The Materials Engineering Manager will be an integral member of the Materials Engineering Team supporting base business growth, new product delivery, business continuity, supplier-enabled innovation, sustainability, and cost improvement initiatives. This leader will also be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to drive process standardization across the Jacksonville, FL; Anasco, Puerto Rico; and Groningen, Netherlands sites. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in injection molding, polymer materials, and mold fabrication, along with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop highly trained engineering professionals while delivering strong business results through cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities Efficiently lead a diverse and experienced team of engineers to meet site goals and business objectives Own technical and professional talent development for the team while ensuring skills and capabilities are effectively 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 base business growth, new product delivery, business continuity, supplier-enabled innovation, sustainability, and cost improvement initiatives Drive process standardization and technical alignment across the 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 of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or equivalent is required Advanced degree such as MS, PhD, or MBA is preferred Required Experience & Skills Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience is required Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience leading and developing engineers and technicians is required Consistent track record translating engineering goals and objectives into successful strategies, tactical plans, and measurable results is required Strong technical understanding of injection molding, polymer materials, and mold fabrication is required Strong knowledge of structured problem solving, engineering principles, and statistically sound approaches to technical issue resolution is required Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Make Engineering, Operations, Quality, R&D, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs, and other business partners is required Excellent written and oral communication skills are required Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence horizontally and vertically across the organization are required Preferred Qualifications 6 years of experience working within a medical device or FDA-regulated environment is preferred International collaboration experience is preferred Technical understanding of process engineering with experience in a highly automated manufacturing environment is preferred Ability to speak fluent Spanish is preferred Experience supporting external supplier manufacturing sites through feasibility, scale-up, and technical problem solving is preferred Work Environment & Travel Candidate is expected to be onsite in Jacksonville, FL 5 days per week Ability to travel up to 25% of the time is required Role requires the ability to work horizontally and vertically with technical peers, business partners, and leadership to deliver strong business results Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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