Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Manager, Engineering Standards Lead

Johnson & Johnson$122K — $245K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or related discipline) required; Master's preferred.
  • 8-10 years' progressive experience in engineering or quality leadership roles, preferably in the medical device industry.
  • Experience in developing and governing engineering standards and technical frameworks.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements impacting engineering activities.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and governance of global engineering standards and best practices.
  • Ensure engineering standards comply with regulatory and quality system requirements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistent application of engineering practices.
  • Manage change processes and communication strategies for standard updates.
  • Provide leadership and technical guidance to engineering teams on standards-related issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in engineering processes.
  • Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes to adapt engineering standards.

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement and savings plans participation available.
  • Generous vacation (120 hours) and sick time (40+ hours) benefits.
  • 13 holiday days plus floating holidays each year.
  • Parental leave of up to 480 hours within one year of a new child's arrival.
  • Extensive leave options for bereavement and caregiving.
Full Job Description

Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, 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:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Engineering Standards Lead,locatedinRaynham, MA or in West Chester, PA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN or Raritan, NJ.

Job Overview

The Sr. Manager, Engineering Standards Leadis responsible forleveraginginternal and externalexpertisetodefine,govern, and continuouslyimproveglobal engineering standards thatsupport compliantcapitalprojectdelivery anddriveoperational excellence across DePuy Synthes. This role serves as a strategic leader and subject matter expert, partnering acrossCapital Project Delivery, Facilities,R&D, Quality,andManufacturingfunctions to drive consistent, scalable, and compliant engineering practices that support innovation and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development, implementation, and governance of global engineering standards, specifications, and best practices across thecapital project deliveryorganization.

  • Ensure engineering standards align with regulatory requirements, quality system expectations, and industry standards (e.g., FDA, ISO, international regulations).

  • Partner withcrossfunctionalstakeholders (Facilities,R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to drive consistent application of engineering standards.

  • Oversee change management, impact assessments, and communication strategies related to engineering standard updates and deployments.

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, serving as an escalation point for complexstandardsrelatedissues.

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to simplify, harmonize, and modernize engineering processes and documentation.

  • Monitor external trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to proactively evolve engineering standards.

  • Develop metrics and reporting to assess adoption, effectiveness, and complianceofengineering standards.

Qualifications

Education

  • Required:Bachelor27s degree in Engineering(Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or related discipline).

  • Preferred:Master27s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field.

Experience and Skills

Required:

  • Typically8-10 years of progressive experience in engineering, quality, or technical leadership roles within a regulated industry (medical devices strongly preferred).

  • Demonstrated experience developing, governing, or deploying engineering standards, procedures, or technical frameworks.

  • Strong working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirementsimpactingengineering activities.

  • Proven ability to leadcrossfunctionalinitiatives and influence without direct authority.

  • Experience managing or mentoringengineersor technical professionals.

Preferred:

  • Experience in global or matrixed organizations.

  • Familiarity with ISO standards, design controls, risk management, and product lifecycle management.

  • Change management or process excellence experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).

  • Experience supporting audits or regulatory inspections.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.

Other:

  • Language:Englishproficiencyrequired.

  • Travel:Limited; up to 15%, domestic and occasional international.

  • Certifications:Professional engineering, quality, or process improvement certifications preferred (e.g., PE, ASQ, Lean Six Sigma).

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Analytics Insights, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Performance Measurement, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Statement of Work (SOW), Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

122,000.00 - 245,000.00 USD Annual

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company27s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:  Vacation 120 hours per calendar year  Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington 56 hours per calendar year  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 the birth/adoption/foster care of a child  Bereavement Leave 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year  Caregiver Leave 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days  Volunteer Leave 32 hours per calendar year  Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits

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