Injection Molding Process Engineer
Johnson & Johnson Vision, Inc. is currently hiring a Materials Engineer to join its dynamic team located in Anasco, PR.
About the Role
The Engineer is directly responsible for leading multiple raw material and molding related projects for the manufacture of inter-ocular lenses (IOL) at our site. They will lead multi-functional project teams and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. The Engineer will be an integral member of the Materials Engineering team in Anasco, PR and be fully accountable for Business Continuity, Validations, Cost Improvement and Supplier Enabled Innovation/Process Changes.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for molding/resin characterizations/qualifications, developing/updating the appropriate specifications and supporting regulatory submission documentation/inquires.
- Conducting risk assessments and leading detailed product / process design reviews
- Developing project and qualification plans to lead projects to meet timelines and budgets
- Applying appropriate statistical and validation techniques based on overall risk
- Responsible for identifying, coordinating, planning, executing, and evaluating value improvement projects at key, strategic materials suppliers to ensure quality, and on-time delivery.
- Implementing cost-effective manufacturing solutions to drive end-to-end manufacturing efficiencies in collaboration with procurement and strategic suppliers
- Technical direction of supplier changes in partnership with Supplier Quality
- Conducting feasibility studies to assess new technologies or process improvements
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent engineering is required. Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) is preferred.
- Relevant work experience is required.
- Ability to use and navigate AutoCad/Inventor is highly desirable.
- Candidate must speak fluent English.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required.
- This position requires candidate to be onsite and is located Anasco, PR.
- Must have the ability to work on own initiative and be able to lead multiple priorities simultaneously requiring excellent organizational skills.
- Achievement of Six Sigma/Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation is preferred.
- Experience/familiarity with an FDA-regulated medical device or pharmaceuticals industry is preferred.
- Experience with troubleshooting, non-conformances, validations is preferred.
- Occasionally, a project may require travel for support. This position may require up to 15% travel.
- Experience qualifying (Validation & Risk Assessments) materials or processes in automated manufacturing environment is desirable.
- Experience with micro-molding, mold design or overall injection molding is preferred.
- Working experience with external suppliers to include partnering internationally is preferred.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent engineering
- Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA) preferred
- Relevant work experience
- AutoCad/Inventor navigation ability
- Fluent English
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Onsite presence in Anasco, PR
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Six Sigma/Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation
- Experience in FDA-regulated medical device or pharmaceuticals industry
- Experience with troubleshooting, non-conformances, validations
- Up to 15% travel
- Experience with micro-molding, mold design or overall injection molding
- Working experience with external suppliers
Preferred Skills
- Bioinformatics
- Biological Engineering
- Biological Sciences
- Biostatistics
- Data Reporting
- Data Savvy
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Detail-Oriented
- Execution Focus
- Feasibility Studies
- Preclinical Research
- Problem Solving
- Process Oriented
- Prototyping
- Report Writing
- Research and Development
- Researching
- SAP Product Lifecycle Management
- Tech-Savvy
Benefits
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.