Manager Production Engineering, Value Stream 5.5/RP (m/f/d)

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Engineering Manager will oversee the technical support of production operations, improvement and validation of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules, while mentoring team members, reducing defects and enhancing productivity and product quality. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Engineers by assigning work, managing performance, and fostering technical growth and continuous improvement.

• Anticipate and resolve manufacturing challenges through engineering expertise, data-driven decision-making, and industry best practices.

• Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory, health, safety, environmental (HSE), and company requirements, including FDA QSR, ISO standards, GMP/GDP, and applicable policies and procedures.

• Partner with Quality to drive CAPAs, nonconformance reduction, audit readiness, investigations, and timely implementation of corrective actions.

• Qualify, optimize, and monitor manufacturing processes using validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), statistical tools, SPC, DOE, Gage R&R, and process capability studies.

• Establish, monitor, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety, quality, yield, productivity, and equipment uptime.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma principles, evaluating resource requirements, ROI, and implementation timelines.

• Support production operations, process transfers, and global collaboration to ensure business objectives are achieved on time.

• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, procedures, BOMs, process flows, routers, travelers, and PFMEAs.

• Plan and execute engineering projects, managing schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables aligned with business goals.

• Communicate risks, issues, and opportunities to leadership and key stakeholders in a timely manner.

• Perform other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Master's degree or MBA preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

• 6+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the medical device industry and/or cleanroom environment.

• Demonstrated leadership, people management, or complex project management experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS

• Strong knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, statistical tools, and data-driven decision-making to improve manufacturing processes and performance. Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across functions and organizational levels.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound technical judgment and independently solve complex manufacturing and process-related challenges.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; SAP experience preferred.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

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

  

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€78.300,00 - €135.700,00

 

 

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

 

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.