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Staff 3D Process Engineer

Johnson & Johnson, Raynham, MA, United States


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.
Job Function

Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function

Process Engineering
Job Category

Scientific/Technology
Location

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America
Job Description

Are you passionate about turning innovative ideas into real-world manufacturing excellence? This role is for a Process Engineer supporting manufacturing operations within the Additive Manufacturing (AM) value stream.
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. We are looking for an individual to join our Orthopaedics teams that help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.
Position Overview

The Staff Process Engineer provides engineering support for manufacturing operations within the AM value stream. The role is essential in driving key business priorities, including Health, Safety & Environment, Quality, Supply Chain performance, and Cost Management.
A key focus of the position is ensuring process stability and continuous improvement. This includes leading CAPA investigations and driving CIP initiatives to enhance process capability and robustness. As process owner, the Staff Process Engineer collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams—Manufacturing Innovation, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, and Calibration—as well as with suppliers and sister sites operating similar technologies. The role involves supporting and delivering value‑stream projects, ensuring alignment, standardisation, and best‑practice implementation across the network.
Key Responsibilities

Provide hands‑on engineering leadership to achieve key business metrics (HSE, Quality, Supply, Cost) across assigned value streams.
Lead end‑to‑end process development and industrialization for complex processes and New Product Introductions (NPI), ensuring scalable, robust, and validated manufacturing processes.
Develop, plan, and implement complex validation strategies and protocols including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ); review and approve validation work and ensure regulatory compliance.
Own and drive closure of high‑impact quality actions (Audit Actions, NCRs, CAPAs), prioritize resources, and ensure sustained corrective and preventive measures.
Define equipment and process requirements, lead solving of recurring issues, and partner with maintenance and calibration to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
Apply and coach structured problem‑solving and risk assessment tools (FMEA, A3, Six Sigma) to identify root causes and implement robust long‑term corrective actions.
Lead cost reduction and productivity initiatives (scrap/rework reduction, throughput improvements, consumables optimization) with measurable savings and sustainability impacts.
Participate in day‑to‑day operations governance (pulse walks, production reviews) and bring up/handle operational risks to senior leadership as needed.
Prepare, review and maintain technical content, manufacturing specifications, and change controls; ensure design and process changes follow the Quality Management System and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians, champion continuous improvement culture, and support capability development across the organization.
Contribute to capital project planning, budgeting, and prioritization for equipment upgrades and process automation.
Qualifications

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent University degree is required.
Minimum of 4 years professional work experience (6+ years preferred).
Demonstrated ability in manufacturing/process engineering.
Deep understanding of Additive Manufacturing processes, and technologies is desirable.
Demonstrated experience leading validation activities including IQ, OQ and PQ for equipment, processes and systems.
Proven track record managing Audit Actions, NCRs and CAPAs within a Quality Management System.
Strong experience in structured problem solving and root cause analysis.
Excellent technical content skills (specifications, validation protocols, change control).
Experience leading multi‑functional teams and influencing collaborators at multiple levels.
Proven experience supporting NPI, scale‑up and transfer activities.
Preferred Qualifications

Training or certification in Six Sigma (Black/Green Belt), Lean, or equivalent continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency in CAD/CAM and experience specifying tooling, fixtures, gauges and special equipment.
Project management experience, including planning, budgeting, coordination and supplier management.
Familiarity with calibration, maintenance practices and working closely with in‑house maintenance teams.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and submissions applicable to medical device manufacturing.
Prior experience mentoring or leading emerging engineers or small technical teams.
Other Considerations

May require up to 15% domestic and/or international travel to other sites and locations.
Key Competencies

Strategic and analytical problem solver with data‑driven decision‑making skills.
Structured problem solver with a focus on root cause and sustainable corrective actions.
Strong multi‑functional collaborator and influencer (Operations, Quality, R&D, Suppliers); able to represent Operations in governance and regulatory settings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical content and collaborator updates.
Project organisation, prioritisation and execution with the ability to drive complex actions to timely closure.
Continuous improvement attitude with measurable focus on cost, quality and supply stability.
Commitment to Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) practices and regulatory compliance.
Equal Opportunity Statement

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.
Pay and Benefits

Anticipated base pay range: $94,000.00 - $151,800.00
Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). The position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long‑term incentive program.
Time off benefits include: Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year; Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours if residing in Colorado, 56 hours if residing in Washington); Holiday pay including floating holidays – 13 days per calendar year; Work, personal and family time – up to 40 hours per calendar year; Parental leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care; Bereavement leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member, 40 hours for an extended family member; Caregiver leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period; Volunteer leave – 32 hours per calendar year; Military spouse time‑off – 80 hours per calendar year. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits.

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