Johnson & Johnson

Production Eng Manager, 5.5 Value Stream

Johnson & Johnson$102K — $177K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
  • 6+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the medical device industry.
  • Demonstrated leadership or people management experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of FDA QSR and ISO standards.
  • Experienced in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop Production Engineers by managing performance and fostering growth.
  • Resolve manufacturing challenges using engineering expertise and data-driven decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with Quality to manage CAPAs and nonconformance reductions.
  • Optimize manufacturing processes using statistical tools and validation activities.
  • Establish and improve key performance indicators for safety and productivity.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Six Sigma principles.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) and pension plans.
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick days.
  • Annual performance bonus eligibility.
  • Company-sponsored legal insurance.
Full Job Description
Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Engineering Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for Manager, Production Engineering. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. SECTION 1: 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. SECTION 2: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position: 37Lead, coach, and develop Production Engineers by assigning work, managing performance, and fostering technical growth and continuous improvement. 37Anticipate and resolve manufacturing challenges through engineering expertise, data-driven decision-making, and industry best practices. 37Ensure compliance with all quality, regulatory, health, safety, environmental (HSE), and company requirements, including FDA QSR, ISO standards, GMP/GDP, and applicable policies and procedures. 37Partner with Quality to drive CAPAs, nonconformance reduction, audit readiness, investigations, and timely implementation of corrective actions. 37Qualify, optimize, and monitor manufacturing processes using validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), statistical tools, SPC, DOE, Gage R&R, and process capability studies. 37Establish, monitor, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety, quality, yield, productivity, and equipment uptime. 37Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma principles, evaluating resource requirements, ROI, and implementation timelines. 37Support production operations, process transfers, and global collaboration to ensure business objectives are achieved on time. 37Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, procedures, BOMs, process flows, routers, travelers, and PFMEAs. 37Plan and execute engineering projects, managing schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables aligned with business goals. 37Communicate risks, issues, and opportunities to leadership and key stakeholders in a timely manner. 37Perform other duties as assigned SECTION 3: EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION* 37Bachelors degree in engineering required; Master's degree or MBA preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 376+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the medical device industry and/or cleanroom environment. 37Demonstrated leadership, people management, or complex project management experience preferred. SECTION 4: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS* 37Strong knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. 37Strong 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. 37Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across functions and organizational levels. 37Demonstrated ability to exercise sound technical judgment and independently solve complex manufacturing and process-related challenges. 37Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; SAP experience preferred. The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $102,000-$177,000. 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 corporations performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Companys 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 Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401k).This position is eligible to participate in the Companys 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. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - This job posting is anticipated to close on August 20, 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications. 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

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