Sr Manager Technology Engineering

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · San Angelo, TX +7

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery is seeking a Senior Technology Engineering Manager to lead a global team in delivering transformational improvements in manufacturing technology, resolving complex supply chain technical issues, and executing the strategic vision of the Wound Closure & Healing business. The role involves overseeing innovation, developing equipment standards, managing supplier relationships, championing machine safety, and providing oversight to the global digital and automation strategy.

What you'd actually do

  1. Leads team in translating manufacturing process requirements into scalable, robust technology solutions and provides oversight to innovation stage-gate process, ensuring alignment from concept through deployment
  2. Develops and deploys equipment design standards and equipment introduction norms, establishing prerequisites for capital investment approval
  3. Manages relationships with key equipment suppliers and defines global purchasing standards to drive consistency, quality, and cost efficiency
  4. Serves as global machine safety champion, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across sites
  5. Leads team in support of complex base business and project issues related to manufacturing technology across the WCH supply chain

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 10 years of relevant work experience
  • Supervising engineers and technical professionals
  • Proficiency in problem solving methodologies (Six Sigma, RCPS, Kepner Tregoe, PCDA, etc.)
  • Strong mentoring and coaching skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to influence with and without authority
  • Excellent planning and organization skills

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (M.S. or M.B.A.)
  • Knowledge of industrial control systems (PLC/DCS), robotics, servomotors, instrumentation, vision systems, SCADA networks, and/or MES systems
  • Direct experience in specification and design of new manufacturing equipment
  • Lean, Six Sigma, and/or FPX certifications
  • Track record of innovation

What the JD emphasized

  • Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, etc.) is preferred.