Process Engineer

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Manatí, Puerto Rico, United States of America

Job Description:

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

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech 

Responsible for providing Base Business Support. Responsible to identify process improvement initiatives and develops proposals for problem solving, improvement or optimization. Support process improvement projects that have the objectives of developing more cost efficient and quality enhanced processes. Establish the machine hour’s standards and Overall equipment efficiency. Assist in the development of more effective operational control system. Evaluate data generated through studies using statistical analytical methods Responsible for the development and/or revision of production standards and Manufacturing/Packaging process to assure utilization of best process. Performs duties encompassing all process transfers and other projects in an assigned engineering specialization for the development, manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of products, production processes and/or equipment, packaging and other related activities. Coordinates work in conjunction with personnel assigned to specific projects.

Responsibilities:

• The Process Engineer works in the optimization of process output and through put,equipment utilization, equipment downtime, waste reduction/yield improvements, budget management, standard cost and capital investment management.

• Provides technical support to the Production areas in evaluating process deficiencies, process changes, modifications and equipment failure.

• Defines, analyzes, reviews and evaluates problems for prompt solutions.

• Determines, adapts, and modifies methods and standards to control all aspects of assigned projects or portions of major projects.

• Coordinates phases of work with other departments within the company (San Lorenzo or Manati) and with other Ethicon divisions.

• Perform Investigation and writes NC Reports following the established timeline.

• Routes and follows up the NC Reports through the evaluation, review and approval processes to comply with the established timeline.

• Coordinates and participates on Cross Functional Investigation (CFI).

• Performs and evaluates established Production Operation metrics for Manufacturing and

• Packaging Areas. Supports manufacturing in the day-to-day troubleshooting of equipments.

• Leads mitigations to determine the root cause, provide recommendations and may lead NCR’s and CAPA depending on the need or root cause.

• Revise and maintain engineering, equipments and process procedure.

• Participates in GMP audits regarding equipment recording and machine performance.

• Performs other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.

• Relevant work experience is required.

• Experience with automated assembly and packaging equipment in the medical device manufacturing environment preferred.

• Experience in developing manufacturing standards a plus.

• Requires working / visiting all shifts and flexibility to work holidays, irregular hours including weekends per the operational needs. 

• Some traveling may be required.

• Functional knowledge of English language, must be able to read, write and converse in English and Spanish is required.

• Process Excellence (Green Belt or Black Belt) and Lean certifications are preferred.

• Advanced computer skills and use of software application(s) including MS Office.

• Proven ability to anticipate and solve problems.

• Able to manage multiple priorities. Experience and working knowledge in short and long term project management. 

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 please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Emerging Technologies, Execution Focus, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Project Engineering, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy