Manager, Equipment Development Engineering, R&D - MedTech

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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: R&D Product Development Job Sub Function: R&D Mechanical Engineering Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America Job Description: About Surgery Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech Johnson & Johnson MedTech is currently recruiting for a Manager, Equipment Development Engineering, R&D – MedTech for our handheld medical devices business. The position is in Cincinnati, OH & will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week on-site . Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates. The Johnson & Johnson MedTech business offers a broad range of products, platforms and technologies including sutures, topical skin adhesives, hemostasis products, surgical staplers, trocars, energy devices, and synthetic mesh devices-used in a wide variety of open and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Specialties include cardiovascular, orthopedics, support for treatment of colorectal and thoracic conditions, women's health conditions, hernias, cancer, and obesity.  The portion of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Inc. based in Raritan, New Jersey, was founded more than 80 years ago as a pioneer in suture development and manufacturing, helping to transform the safety and effectiveness of surgery. You will be responsible for: Functional Leadership Serve as the functional manager for the Mechanical Equipment Development Engineering Team, providing technical leadership and oversight. Partner with the Lead Development Engineering and Electrical/Software Development Teams to deliver robust device assembly solutions.  Establish and reinforce engineering best practices, standards, and development methodologies related to assembly equipment development.    Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support for complex development challenges for the business. Act as a technical escalation point for equipment development issues impacting financials, quality, safety, or performance. People Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8–10 full time engineers and contractors. Conduct performance management, goal setting, coaching, and career development planning. Identify skill gaps and drive development through mentoring, training, and hiring. Ensure team compliance with design controls and quality / regulatory system requirements. Build functional communities of practice and subject matter expertise. Processes and Execution Implement plans to deliver platform goals as