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. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com **Job Function:** R&D Product Development **Job Sub** **Function:** R&D Mechanical Engineering **Job Category:** Scientific/Technology **All Job Posting Locations:** Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America **Job Description:** 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 surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech **Responsibilities:** + Conducts or manages research, analysis or processes within a larger R&D activity + Develop procedures and processes within broader protocols with a focus on manufacturing + Develop and implement standards for reporting and operations + Identity and implement process level efficiencies + Conduct research toward new product or process development or improvement of existing products or processes. + Interact directly with customers to determine and identify unmet needs + Contribute inventions, new designs, new processes and techniques to solve technical problems based on customer needs. + Uses analytical/technical expertise to contribute to product development/testing + Ensures that project guidelines are followed, and processes are complete . + Prepare samples as required for manufacturing, testing, or other evaluations and data analysis + May coordinate with outside suppliers/vendors for procurement of equipment, repairs or other services, raw materials, or other supplies. + Interaction with external laboratories to coordinate outsourced testing of manufactured products. + Collaborate with external suppliers and internal partners to develop metal and molded components + Plan, develop, qualify, and stabilize component development process solutions for NPD projects **Qualifications** **Education:** + 5-7 years of experience with BS engineering degree or equivalent or 3-5 years with an MS engineering degree or 0-2 years with a PhD **Required:** + A minimum of 5+ years equipment development and process experience, with a focus on manufacturing processing and equipment development through process qualification + Possess hands-on knowledge of manufacturing and assembly techniques + Application of GD&T and statistical analysis + Demonstrated problem solving skills + Able to work in a team based, collaborative environment + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills **Preferred:** + Experience in a medical device production environment or other regulated environment + Process Excellence Six Sigma knowledge + Knowledge of J&J processes and procedures **Other:** + This position may require up to 25% domestic and international travel 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. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. **Required Skills:** **Preferred Skills:** Analytical Reasoning, Auto-CAD Design, Business Case Modeling, Coaching, Design Thinking, Mechanical Engineering, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Product Reliability, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Support, Quality Control (QC), Research and Development, Resource Allocation, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Credibility, Technologically Savvy **The anticipated base pay range for this position is :** Salary Range $92,000 - $148,350 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are 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. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s 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 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 Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits