Staff Manufacturing Engineer (NPI) – Shockwave

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:

Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering
Job Category:

Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America
Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for aStaff Manufacturing Engineer (NPI) – Shockwave Medicalto join our team located inSanta Clara, CA.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

The Staff Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, documenting, and implementing processes, tooling, and fixtures throughout the product lifecycle – from design through production. The role works closely with the R&D Process Engineer (the Subject Matter Expert) to obtain critical information for product process development. The Staff Manufacturing Engineer also collaborates with Production, Quality, and R&D teams to support manufacturing operations and product launch timelines.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborative with R&D, QA and Production departments to design, develop, test, document, and implement manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures.
• Design and develop manufacturing processes in compliance with the company’s Design Control and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collect and analyze data on process performance and capabilities for both new and existing products.
• Prototype and develop proof-of-concept designs and bench models to test concepts in simulated environments.
• Develop, validate, and maintain test methods.
• Perform tolerance analysis for components, materials, packaging, and supplies used in-house processing.
• Lead the development and maintenance of process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (pFMEAs).
• Prepare user requirements, technical specifications, and design specifications.
• Identify process needs, support operations management, and implement required equipment and fixturing development and manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain documentation in support of design control, product configurations, manufacturing procedures, lot history records, (e.g., bills of materials, MPI’s, LHR’s), and other Quality System requirements.
• Evaluate existing engineering processes and implements process improvements.
• Lead or actively participate in product/process engineering problem-solving using DMAIC methodology.
• Lead or support process and product improvement projects in collaboration with production, R&D engineers and technicians.
• Assist Procurement and R&D departments with supplier selection and technical development.
• Recommend and evaluate new technologies to improve system performance and reliability.
• Conduct productivity and cost analyses, including direct labor, time studies& materials cost estimates, offering solutions to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Create a stability matrix in Phase 4 to assess the sustainability of product transfer. Sustaining Engineering will maintain sustainability, with support from the Staff Manufacturing Engineer.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and implement savings strategies for existing products.
• Support the product line transfers and qualification/validation efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned. These responsibilities are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and skills required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with 8+ years’ experience, or a Master’s degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering with 5+ years’ experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a medical device environment or equivalent experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical or automotive.
• Strong understanding of engineering materials, component selection, and design for reliability and manufacturability.
• Knowledge of and compliance with applicable Quality System requirements including QSRs, FDA, ISO, MDD and other relevant regulations.
• Experience with process validations (IQ, OQ, PQ), 6S, Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in applying statistics and using statistical software, including conducting capability studies (Cpk’s), and analyzing design of experiences (DOE).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create and deliver presentations.
• Experience with software such as: Solidworks, Minitab or similar tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Capable of working independently or part of a team, with flexibility to adapt to changing requirements.
• Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 25 lbs.

Additional Information

• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $124,950 to $169,050 annually.
• The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be 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.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar yearSick time – up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Additional information can be found through the link below.https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned or negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

This job posting is anticipated to close on March 13, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Summary

• Job titleStaff Manufacturing Engineer (NPI) – Shockwave
• FunctionSupply Chain Engineering
• Sub functionManufacturing Engineering
• CategorySenior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering (ST6)
• LocationSanta Clara/United States of America
• Date postedJun 27 2025
• Requisition numberR-020927
• Work patternFully Onsite

This job posting is anticipated to close on Aug 01 2025. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available onwww.careers.jnj.comto accept additional applications.