Principal supply chain quality systems engineer

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

Job Function

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function

Automation Engineering

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Athens, Georgia, United States of America, Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States of America, Irving, Texas, United States of America, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Principal Supply Chain Quality (SCQ) Systems Engineer to be located in either Jacksonville, FL; Raynham, MA; Bridgewater, NJ; Warsaw, IN; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Irving, TX or Athens, GA.

About MedTech

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

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Supply Chain Quality Excellence is bringing new capabilities to the organization with our Digital Transformation program. The Principal Engineer will lead implementation of new automation tools and technologies projects across MedTech Quality Product Release processes to drive growth, delivery, quality, and cost improvement. This exciting role will benchmark industry technology trends and incorporation of human centered automations innovations to introduce new technologies in alignment with business needs and strategies involving multiple franchises and functions. They will collaborate with various multi-functional customers and will coordinate and implement improvement opportunities. They will lead process improvement implementation in achieving target outcomes which includes chartering, metrics identification, planning detailed schedules, achievements, risk identification & mitigation of risks including coordinating and execution of organizational change and communication plans. They will capture and translate customer insights into solutions that deliver value for the MedTech Manufacturing sites and product release related processes.

They will lead all aspects of global programs including identification and de-risking commitments and issue resolution. They are a change agent leading management and delivery of global program portfolio including process simplification and technology enabled solutions. In addition to implementation of automation and digital solution programs applying process excellence tools & methodologies, they will be responsible for building and mentoring local teams on adoption of new practices and skills that will help sustain improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops automation and digitalization maturity / opportunity for feedback into roadmaps aligned with MedTech digital transformation excellence framework and playbook
• Identifies next gen and digital solutions that will advance digital transformation tools and portfolio to enable target business value
• Acts as digital and process automation application expert and leads site deployments
• Ensures technical solutions meets business strategy and site requirements while adhering to a Global Template approach for scalability
• Drives alignment on prioritization and execution plan for digital transformation applications to be deployed across each site
• Represents the business on all aspects of Digital Transformation Application(s) as BPO and participates in routine governance activities (site updates, scrum, etc.)
• Leads application-level Program Increment planning and routinely refines sprints with TPO / Scrum Master with deployment progression
• Identifies further efficiency / value opportunities and incorporates into site builds
• Owns validated state of application and leads BST / UAT activities in coordination with site End Users
• Owns and develops business / application SOPs, related Change Control activities and Periodic Reviews
• Ensures proper support structure in place for MedTech level scale and volume
• Establishes, monitors and supervises performance measures (performance results, efficiency and financials).
• Participate in program governance meetings and provide updates on progress and project communications
• Establishes local governance to supervise execution, and remove roadblocks to enable successful delivery of project commitments
• Support budget cycle (LRFP, JU, BP, NU) to accommodate business needs
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Engineering or relevant scientific/technical concentration; An advanced degree or equivalent in Engineering or relevant scientific/technical concentration is preferred
  
  

Experience And Skills

Required:

• 6-8 years of related experience
• Experience with equipment / software validation, quality engineering, automation or digitalization of processes in the regulated healthcare industry
• Demonstrated experience in deployment of technology solutions with multi-functional, diverse, global teams using PEx / FPX Methodology
• Experience with developing innovative approaches to Quality challenges in a fast-paced, changing global environment
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational change skills
• Ability to zoom-in and zoom-out for strategic and tactical activities
• Experience with value case development and project investment management
• Proficient technical writing skills
• Ability to work autonomously in scenarios with some ambiguity & handle multiple tasks
• Experience in the introduction of new technologies
• Able to manage complex strategic programs with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead cross functional teams.
• Strong relationship development, conflict resolution, and team building instincts, with the ability to build partnerships both internally and externally
• Ability to coach talent on Quality Engineering principles and practice
  
  

Preferred

• Thorough understanding of digital enablement, technology planning processes, software methodologies, and tools
• Project management certified - FPX or PMP certification
• Agile methodology experience/certification
• Experience in Process Excellence skills - PEX Certification (Black Belt)
• Equipment and software validation experience strongly preferred
• Experience in Manufacturing / Supply Chain
  
  

Other

• Fluency (verbal and written) in the English language is required
• Proficiency in a language(s) other than English is an asset
• Up to 30% domestic and international travel is required
  
  

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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$100,000- $173,500

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:
• The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.