Senior Business Excellence Engineer- Orthopaedics

<p style="text-align:left !important">At Johnson &amp; 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 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.jnj.com."><span style="color:#0000ff"><u>jnj.com</u></span></a>.</p><p></p><p>As guided by Our Credo, Johnson &amp; 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 &amp; Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.</p><p></p><p></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span><span>Job Function: </span></span></b></p>Supply Chain Engineering<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span><span>Job Sub </span></span><span><span>Function: </span></span></b></p>Manufacturing Engineering<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Category:</b></p>Scientific/Technology<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>All Job Posting Locations:</b></p>Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description:</b></p><p><b>We are searching for the best talent for </b> <span><span>Senior Business Excellence Engineer</span></span> - Orthopaedics</p><p></p><p><span><b><span>About Orthopaedics</span></b></span></p><p><span><span>Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span><span>Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.</span></span></p><p><span><span>Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech</span></span></p><p><b>Key responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><p>Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects from Define through Control using Lean Six Sigma methodology to deliver measurable business results (cost reduction, quality, throughput, lead time).</p></li><li><p>Act as project owner or core team member for medium-to-large capital and process improvement projects: develop charters, build schedules, manage risks, track budgets and report status.</p></li><li><p>Design and implement visual &amp; digital factory solutions (Kanban, visual metrics, standardized workboards).</p></li><li><p>Execute &amp; support site-wide deployment of 5S/6S and standard work.</p></li><li><p>Support shop floor layout and governance execution.</p></li><li><p>Use CAD tools to support process design, line layouts, tooling/fixture concepts and process simulations; create and revise technical drawings to support implementation.</p></li><li><p>Coach, mentor and train employees and leaders on Lean, Six Sigma tools, problem solving (A3, PDCA), and change management to build internal capability.</p></li><li><p>Apply data analysis and root-cause investigation techniques to drive corrective actions and process control (DMAIC).</p></li><li><p> Lean Yellow Belt and A3 Root Cause Problem Solving trainer.</p></li><li><p>Facilitate cross-functional workshops (kaizen events, rapid improvement events) and lead stakeholder alignment.</p></li><li><p>Define, support, and monitor KPIs (OEE, cycle time, first pass yield, scrap, throughput, safety metrics); translate performance into action plans.</p></li><li><p>Execute deployment and continuous improvement of maintenance and reliability practices (TPM/RCM principles) and or Johnson and Johnson Production System (JJPS).</p></li><li><p>Document and sustain improvements through control plans, training, audits and governance rituals.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required qualifications</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).</p></li><li><p>Minimum 2&#43; years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or operations improvement; 7&#43; years preferred for senior roles.</p></li><li><p>Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred (or equivalent demonstrated experience).</p></li><li><p>Practical experience with Lean tools: 5S/6S, visual management, value stream mapping, standard work, kaizen events.</p></li><li><p>CAD experience (2D/3D) to create or modify layouts, tooling and fixtures; experience with common CAD packages preferred (AutoCAD).</p></li><li><p>Strong project management experience, including project charters, schedules, budgeting and stakeholder management.</p></li><li><p>Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel — advanced, PowerPoint, Word, Visio or equivalent).</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience in data-driven problem solving and statistical analysis.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication, facilitation and change management skills; ability to influence at all levels.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred</b></p><ul><li><p>Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification</p></li><li><p>Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP integration or process automation.</p></li><li><p>Experience in visual factory software or digital manufacturing tools.</p></li><li><p>Previous experience in the specific industry (medical devices, consumer goods, automotive, aerospace, etc.).</p></li><li><p>Experience with regulatory environments (e.g., ISO, FDA) where applicable.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Performance measures / KPIs</b></p><ul><li><p>Delivered cost savings / productivity improvements ($ or %).</p></li><li><p>Reduction in cycle time, lead time or WIP.</p></li><li><p>Improvements in quality metrics (PPM, first pass yield).</p></li><li><p>OEE improvement targets achieved.</p></li><li><p>Successful on-time delivery of projects and sustainment of implemented changes.</p></li><li><p>Capability uplift across teams (number of trained belts, kaizen events executed).</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Working conditions</b></p><ul><li><p>Primarily on-site in a manufacturing/plant environment with occasional office work.</p></li><li><p>May require travel between facilities and occasional extended hours to support project or improvement rollout across multiple shifts.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Why join us</b></p><ul><li><p>Be a firsthand leader driving measurable improvements and results across operations and supply chain in the Orthopaedic industry.</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to build and scale continuous improvement capability and influence long-term operational excellence with worldwide cross site collaboration.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work required. It is not a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities and may be revised at any time.</p><p></p><p><span>#LI-Onsite </span></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>Johnson &amp; 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.</p><p>Johnson &amp; 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<span> </span><a href="https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers" target="_blank">https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers</a>, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><b>Required Skills: </b></p>Auto-CAD Design<p> </p><p> </p><p><b>Preferred Skills:</b></p>Accelerating, Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Communication, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Problem Management, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Report Writing, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy