Senior Manager Engineering and Design

Johnson & Johnson - San Angelo, TX

Full-time - Senior

Remote - San Angelo, TX

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Manager Engineering and Design at Johnson & Johnson is responsible for leading complex capital projects related to engineering and design activities. This role involves collaborating with various teams and external partners to ensure project delivery aligns with J&J's business objectives and engineering practices. The position requires strategic planning, resource coordination, and oversight of design processes to achieve operational goals while fostering talent development within the team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external equipment and system suppliers to improve the standard design platform.
• Work with J&J Operating Company Teams and E&PS Project Managers to ensure design elements are correctly implemented by third-party A/E firms.
• Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFP) for Architect/Engineer (A/E) services and lead the A/E selection and onboarding process.
• Prepare and negotiate standard J&J contracts with A/E firms for design works.
• Lead the front-end design process across various disciplines including Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, and Automation.
• Ensure adherence to the J&J IDEA Project Delivery Process.
• Lead performance evaluations of A/E firms regarding cost, schedule, and quality, and define corrective action plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with EHS on deploying wastewater guidelines.
• Develop personal yearly regional goals that support overall J&J E&PS goals.
• Complete tactical engineering plans based on strategic departmental plans.
• Build networks and maintain extensive contacts within the industry.
• Utilize the J&J Flawless Project Execution (FPX) process for project delivery.
• Maintain relationships with IT and EHS organizations to integrate systems and requirements into water SDP's.
• Apply Value Engineering and Constructability Reviews in projects.
• Coordinate key design reviews with subject matter experts and corporate resources.
• Ensure projects meet J&J Sustainability policy and drive the LEED certification process.
• Review A/E progress and implement Earned Value tracking on larger projects.
• Resolve key design conflicts during construction and commissioning phases.
• Participate in final project close-out with A/E firms, including the Lessons Learned process.
• Mentor younger engineers focused on water through training and one-on-one sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical) or closely related technical degree required.
• Eight (8) years of related work experience required.
• Proficiency in project/design management, including defining project priorities and ensuring resource availability.
• Ability to develop metrics for design firm performance and implement continuous improvement plans.
• Demonstrated teamwork across functional areas to establish effective working relationships.
• Expertise in delivering complex projects/programs on schedule and budget.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in a lead role at an A/E Design Firm or directly leading A/E Firms.
• Professional Engineering or Architectural License.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Career development opportunities.