Engineering Manager

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Supply Chain Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

People Leader

Cornelia, Georgia, United States of America

Johnson & Johnson Med Tech is currently recruiting for an Engineering Manager to join the Site Technical Operations team in Cornelia, GA! Ethicon, part of the Johnson & Johnson Med Tech Surgery business, is the worldwide leader in wound closure devices with products that help improve patient outcomes, optimize healing, and maximize operating room efficiency. Johnson & Johnson has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 60 years from creating the first sutures to revolutionizing surgery with technologies such as Plus Antibacterial Sutures, STRATAFIX Knotless Tissue Control Devices, DERMABOND Topical Skin Adhesives and Skin Closure Systems, and EVERPOINT Cardiovascular Needles.

Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. For more information, visit

The Engineering Manager will provide leadership and direction for a multi‑disciplined team of engineers to deliver critical projects, resolve manufacturing technical issues, and support strategic technology vision of a specific Manufacturing Business Unit at the Ethicon Med Tech manufacturing facility in Cornelia, GA.

• Leads overall engineering activities to meet Ethicon Georgia Campus and business unit goals and objectives
• Leads team in investigation of manufacturing non‑conformances, EH&S incidents, and other process and equipment issues
• Supports team in delivery of high‑complexity engineering projects (process validations, capital projects, CAPA, NPI, etc.) on time and within budget
• Coaches team in development of technical performance metrics and dashboards (yield, process capability, cycle time, OEE, etc.) for assigned manufacturing processes
• Monitors and reports on team progress toward goals
• Collaborates with other plant functions (Mfg. Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Business Excellence, EHS&S) to define and prioritize engineering project portfolio
• Participates in Georgia Campus business planning cycle and contributes to long‑range financial plan
• Promotes culture of innovation and continuous improvement to reduce manufacturing costs, increase production efficiency, and improve process capability
• Reviews and approves validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Owner of overall technology and investment strategy for assigned Business Unit
• Fosters growth and development of team members
• Ensures that team members follow all regulatory and company guidelines related to Quality, Compliance, EHS&S, and Financial reporting

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or university degree, preferably in Engineering. Advanced degree is preferred

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in a business or technical role is required. People leadership experience is required
• Previous experience in manufacturing engineering is required
• Proficiency in project management is required

• Project management certification such as PMP or FPX is helpful
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, etc.) is preferred
• Familiarity with polymer science, textiles, and/or metallurgy…