Description
Biosense Webster, Inc., part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, is recruiting for a Principal Engineer, Lifecycle Engineering located in Irvine, California.
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Atrial fibrillation (AFIB) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. 20 million people around the world suffer from AFIB each year. Biosense Webster, Inc. (BWI) is the global leader in the science of diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders. The company established its leadership in electrophysiology with the development of the first real-time, 3D cardiac mapping and navigation technology, as well as the first electrophysiology catheter. The introduction of the company's CARTO 3 System in 2009 revolutionized 3D mapping technology by increasing the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of the cardiac ablation procedure. Biosense Webster is part of the Cardiovascular and Specialty Solutions Group of Medical Device sector of Johnson and Johnson.
The Principal Engineer will direct and coordinate activities of one or more engineering programs in support of product Lifecycle activities and facilitate cost reduction activities to released products. Manages and works on problems of diverse scope. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Directs and coordinates engineering activities through engineers and technicians to attain business goals consistent with cost, high quality, reliability and delivery requirements. Interacts with other functions within Supply Chain, R&D, Commercial, Quality and Regulatory across the organization to improve existing processes for new and mature products. Furthermore, additional responsibilities include deciding on design and process changes to meet revised specifications, providing and developing solutions to problems of limited scope, and may provide technical guidance to lower-level personnel.
Key Role Responsibilities
Receives assignments related to Life Cycle Engineering projects plans and transfers.
Establishes operational goals and objectives to meet corporate goals and strategies.
Prepares project schedules and coordinates engineering activities to ensure output meets specifications as well as corporate goals and objectives.
Reviews and approves changes to documentation.
Practices company safety and quality policies and procedures; actively requires conformance.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
Supervision and guidance related largely to overall requirements, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
Will be required to offer suggestions for and may implement improvements in operating time, yields, ergonomics, handling, etc.
Technically supervise or coordinate the work of engineers, draftspersons, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments.
Responsible for performing design reviews and pre-validation assessments to ensure the safe and environmentally sound start-up of new processes, communicating business related issues or opportunities to upper-level management.
Responsible for the purchase or design of equipment that meets health, safety and environmental standards set by the company.
Performs other duties assigned as needed.
Qualifications
Required Skills
8 or more years of related experience is required
Experience in the medical device or highly regulated industry is required
Experience in leading teams (both direct and indirect) is required.
Must possess a clear mastery of theoretical and practical fundamentals and experimental engineering techniques (DOE) is required
Prior experience managing and leading projects is required.
Knowledge of MS Project or related tools is required
Good written and oral English communication skills.
Creative & critical problem-solving skills, customer focus (internal & external), ability to adapt to meet constantly evolving priorities, and sound reasoning skills are required.
A demonstrated ability to work in team environment with focus on internal and external relationship development is required.
Good interpersonal skills with ability to present complex information is required.
Able to prioritize requests and propose effective alternatives when necessary is required.
Knowledge in project management tools and processes and able to use these in broad range of business settings is required.
Preferred Skills
Proven experience in Supply Chain related role is highly preferred.
Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
Experience in establishing new processes and production capabilities is preferred.
Other
Ability to travel up to 25%, international and domestic, is required
The anticipated base pay for this position is $113,000.00 to $172,157.30
Johnson & Johnson 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.