Principal Process Engineer

Disability Solutions - Danvers, MA

Full-time - Principal

Danvers, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Abiomed, a part of Johnson & Johnson, is currently seeking a Principal Process Engineer to be located in Danvers, MA or Aachen, Germany. 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. Abiomed, a division of Johnson and Johnson Medtech, is a pioneer and global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with advanced heart failure. Our innovative medical devices and groundbreaking therapies empower healthcare professionals to provide life-saving solutions and improve patient outcomes. As we continue to push the boundaries of medical innovation, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Process Engineer to join our team at our Danvers, MA headquarters. The successful candidate will provide technical guidance and leadership within our global process engineering team, specifically within Global New Product Introduction. This role is pivotal in implementing data-driven process development and engineering best practices to optimize manufacturing processes for new product introductions and drive transformative process improvements in existing processes. The position requires a strong technical mind with a deep understanding of scientific and data-driven process engineering principles, and a passion for driving excellence in medical device manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key technical leader in the process development and engineering space.
• Lead initiatives to support process and SOP improvement while upskilling existing team members.
• Support the implementation of a structured approach to process development.
• Lead efforts to optimize new and existing manufacturing processes through scientific and data-driven methodologies.
• Ensure efficiency, scalability, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implement and promote the use of data analytics to drive decision-making processes.
• Leverage statistical methods and process monitoring tools.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and other cross-functional teams.
• Integrate process engineering principles into product development and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement best practices in process development and engineering.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Ensure all processes adhere to regulatory standards, quality requirements, and industry best practices.
• Focus on continuous improvement and risk management.
• Act as a mentor for all team members.

Requirements

• Strong technical background in process engineering principles.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing.
• Proven track record of leading process optimization initiatives.
• Expertise in data analytics and statistical methods.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience in developing and implementing best practices in process engineering.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with advanced heart failure technologies.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies in healthcare.
• Previous experience in a leadership or mentoring role.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.