Senior Manufacturing Engineer (One out of Two)

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.

About the Role

This role applies advanced Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineering expertise to drive the successful planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects that improve operational performance, manufacturing efficiency, and business outcomes. The position is responsible for reviewing and implementing comprehensive project plans, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget while leveraging established project management methodologies and engineering best practices.

The individual analyzes, edits, and translates complex manufacturing and operational data into clear, actionable insights for leaders and stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and effective project governance. They utilize engineering tools, problem-solving techniques, and continuous improvement principles to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and optimize manufacturing processes across the supply chain. The role regularly communicates project status, milestones, challenges, and achievements to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels. Additionally, the position serves as a mentor and coach to junior team members, fostering technical development and strengthening project execution capabilities. Success requires strong cross-functional collaboration, analytical expertise, leadership influence, and a commitment to Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives in all interactions and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Leads and executes projects and/or programs of moderate to high level of complexity ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, company standards, operation requirements, and business needs.
• Drives the optimization of process output and throughput, equipment utilization, equipment downtime, waste reduction/yield improvements, budget management, standard cost, and capital investment management in a creative manner.
• Provides technical support to peers and production areas in evaluating process deficiencies, process changes, modifications, and equipment failure. Defines, analyzes, reviews, and evaluates problems for prompt solutions.
• Supports manufacturing in the day-to-day troubleshooting of equipment to ensure increased production outputs and increased operation team capabilities.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Company Policies, and Federal, State, and Local Government Regulations.
• Revises and maintains engineering, equipment, and process procedures.
• Supports GMP audits as a subject matter guide for products and processes.
• Coordinates communications and interfaces within end users and machine manufacturers or suppliers.
• Leads or participates in projects involving other departments and activities.
• Evaluates process trends (e.g., Yield, OEE) to drive improvements in business results.
• Provides daily monitoring and support to manufacturing lines.
• Provides training on process and validation requirements to operators and engineers.
• Stays in sync with all environmental, safety, and occupational health policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a maintenance manufacturing environment, R&D, or Process Development.
• Proven experience with validation cycle (FAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ).
• Must be fully bilingual: Spanish & English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Skills

• Preferred Skills:
• Experience with data analysis tools: Minitab.
• Experience working in the medical device industry or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Experience in Project Management preferred.

This position will require up to 10% travel and is fully onsite in Añasco, Puerto Rico.