Posted:
2/20/2026, 3:30:59 AM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Irvine, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
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Job Function:
Supply Chain EngineeringJob Sub Function:
Project EngineeringJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Irvine, California, United States of AmericaJob Description:
Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Senior Principal Engineer, Margin Acceleration to be based at Irvine, CA.
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
Leading expert individual contributor who is viewed as a valuable resource by peers in a technology field. Understand BWI products performance, internal and external manufacturing processes, design and process validation and related regulatory impacts.
Leads Margin Acceleration front end engine: ideas incubator, early technical assessments and coarse feasibility activities prior to charter projects.
Conducts advanced knowledge and expertise to Margin Acceleration Project Engineering initiatives of strategic importance leading to the company's end-to-end supply chain customer-specific deliverable requirements.
Leads and monitors progresses on significantly complex Margin Acceleration Project Engineering schematics, engaging cross-functional teams (R&D, LCM, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Regulatory, PMO, Suppliers) to ensure optimal supply chain engineering solutions.
Directs teams regarding ongoing Margin Acceleration Project Engineering plans, key milestones, and objectives, to ensure deliverables are aligned with operational needs and requirements.
Drives plans to address any Margin Acceleration Project Engineering non-conformance and subsequent corrective and preventive actions, by documenting, investigating, and conducting root cause analysis, and successfully implementing corrective actions.
Leads capital and expense forecasts for assigned Margin Acceleration engineering projects, to ensure outputs adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Drives process validations on Margin Acceleration Project Engineering processes for subsequent operational integration and supply chain implementation.
Guides supervision of Project Engineering Technicians and Engineering Contractors by supporting and enforcing site-specific safety and industrial hygiene requirements.
Communicates and escalate in a timely manner, any Project Engineering issues or concerns to the next management level.
Guides junior colleagues through consultation and mentoring in techniques and processes, and provides functional (matrix) supervision.
Integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making.
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum of a bachelor's Engineering degree or equivalent is required, advanced degree preferred
Experience and Skills:
Required:
minimum 8 years of business experience
Experience with talent hiring and development
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in bridging technical and business fields, evaluating and resolving appropriate risks
Quality and Compliance mentality
Excellent Communications skills
Problem-solving-finds innovative ways to apply engineering principles and drives efficiencies
Experience leading projects and demonstrated project leadership abilities
Product design, product and process validation, budget management, project engineering
Preferred:
Experience in fast-paced early development environments
Experience in the Medical Device industry or medical field
Influencing-lead multi-functional teams and people to achieve consensus and optimized results
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:
Agile Decision Making, Budget Management, Collaborating, Consulting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Centricity, Developing Others, Lean Supply Chain Management, Organizational Project Management, Project Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Compliance, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Scientific Research, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$122,000.00 - $212,750.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
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)).Website: https://www.jnj.com/
Headquarter Location: Beerse, Antwerpen, Belgium
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1886
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Seed
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical