Associate Process Engineer-9142140119
Description
Ethicon, Inc., a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies is currently recruiting for a Associate Process Engineer Shift located in Cornelia, GA.
Ethicon, Inc. is a trusted, world-wide leader in surgical care. For over a century, Ethicon has continuously introduced innovations in wound closure, general surgery, wound management, women's health and urology and aesthetic medicine that fulfill the company's vision: Restoration of Body and of Life.
The Associate Process Engineer will serve as a project leader and working technical member of the Manufacturing Engineering Project Team supporting the Absorbable Products Business Unit in Cornelia, GA. This individual will lead and/or participate as a technical team member in cost improvement projects (CIPs), capacity expansion projects and material and supplier qualification projects. Provide the technical input to plan, design, develop, and validate the manufacturing processes for new products. Interface with cross-functional teams including: Manufacturing, Research and Development (R&D), Quality Engineering, Analytical Labs, Procurement and Environmental/Safety. Prepare process development, process validation and material qualification protocols. Coordinate all activities related to their execution, including the preparation and approval of the company’s change control process deliverables, including completion reports, detailed process specifications and work instructions. The areas in Absorbable Business Unit to be supported by the position are to be Synthesis Processes for Absorbable Polymers, Extrusion Processes, and Fiber and Textile Processes.
The Associate Process Engineer will use knowledge of scientific techniques and Process Excellence to design and develop safe, effective and efficient processes in support of the company's strategies, goals, and objectives. Observe all regulatory requirements such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), ISO, FDA and internal policies applicable to their area of responsibility and comply with Johnson & Johnson Safety/Environmental requirements and safe working conditions and practices. Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods and prepare technical reports, project updates and status reports for team and senior management.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science or a related technical discipline is required. An advanced degree in Engineering is preferred. Process Engineering experience and experience working in a regulated industry (i.e. Pharma, Medical Device) is preferred. Prior exposures to execution of cost improvement projects (CIPs), capacity expansion projects, new process development and process validation is preferred. Knowledge of polymer melt processing, polymer synthesis, polymer extrusion preferred. Knowledge of the validation requirements for Medical Device manufacturing preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required. Knowledge of CAD preferred. Knowledge of statistical data analysis tools (e.g. Minitab) preferred. Knowledge of Six Sigma/Process Excellence Tools and Methodologies (i.e. DMAIIC, DMADV, Lean), including Design of Experiments, capability analysis and sampling statistics and techniques preferred. Experience in the development and execution of project plans is preferred. Strong and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects required. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have strong interpersonal and influencing skills. The ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team environment is required. This position requires up to 10% travel.
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Primary Location:North America-United States-Georgia-Cornelia
Organization: Ethicon Inc. (6045)
Job Function: Process Engineering
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