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Senior Engineer, Materials Engineering
Job in
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, 32290, USA
Listed on 2026-07-19
Listing for:
Johnson and Johnson
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-19
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Engineer, Materials Engineering
Johnson & Jhonson Vision, Inc. is currently hiring a Senior Engineer, Materials Engineering, to join its dynamic team located in Jacksonville, FL.
The Senior Engineer will lead multiple raw material and process related projects for manufacturing contact lenses, manage cross‑functional teams, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. He/she will be accountable for business continuity, cost improvement, supplier innovation, and technical leadership of supplier process changes. The role involves collaboration across R&D, supplier quality, engineering, operations, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs.
Key Responsibilities- Accountable for raw material characterizations/qualifications and developing/updating the appropriate specifications
- Lead multiple material‑based projects and cross‑functional project teams
- Develop project plans and lead projects to established timelines and budgets
- Conduct risk assessments and lead detailed product/process design reviews
- Possess and maintain in depth understanding of contact lens manufacturing processes, polymer processing, packaging, and be the Materials specialist
- Build positive relationships with other business functions across the franchise to ensure alignment and support for business goals and objectives
- Implement cost‑effective manufacturing solutions to drive end‑to‑end manufacturing efficiencies in partnership with Procurement and strategic suppliers
- Partner closely with R&D to characterize materials and support new product introductions
- Provide technical leadership for supplier process changes in partnership with Supplier Quality
- Support Regulatory Affairs with submissions to regulatory bodies and associated enquiries
- Conduct feasibility studies to assess new technologies or process improvements
- Apply appropriate statistical and validation techniques based on overall risk
- Apply a focused approach in solving complex problems and in support of root cause analysis activities related to materials and associated processes
- Support the development of cases for new materials and process development projects
- Ensure all activities follow GMP, ISO, and quality system requirements
- Ensure that all health, safety and environmental requirements are fulfilled
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or science field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry) with a minimum of 3 years of related work experience OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of work experience OR a PhD in a relevant field.
- Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously and be flexible to different work schedules as needed by the business
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work on own initiative
- Knowledge and experience with polymer chemistry and/or polymer processing techniques (e.g., injection molding)
- Strong technical writing skills and ability to present work clearly and with the appropriate content for the given audience
- Good interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills with proven leadership abilities
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
- Experience with in regulated medical device, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods industry
- Experience with highly automated manufacturing processes and equipment
- Working experience with external suppliers
- International collaboration experience
- Knowledge of statistical design and analysis of experiments
- Achievement of Six Sigma/Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation
As required by law, candidates must provide proof of COVID‑19 vaccination or an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment.
Johnson & Jhonson is an affirmative action and 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, protected veteran status, or disability.
Required Skills- Analytical Reasoning
- Bioinformatics
- Biological Engineering
- Biological Sciences
- Biostatistics
- Coaching
- Data Savvy
- Detail-Oriented
- Feasibility Studies
- Inventory Management
- Preclinical Research
- Project Schedule
- Prototyping
- Research and Development
- Researching
- SAP Product Lifecycle Management
- Technologically Savvy
- Analytical Reasoning
- Bioinformatics
- Biological Engineering
- Biological Sciences
- Biostatistics
- Coaching
- Data Savvy
- Detail-Oriented
- Feasibility Studies
- Inventory Management
- Preclinical Research
- Project Schedule
- Prototyping
- Research and Development
- Researching
- SAP Product Lifecycle Management
- Technologically Savvy
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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