PRINCIPAL PROJECT ENGINEER

Janssen Ortho LLC, a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Principal Project Engineer! 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.
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Are you interested in joining a team that is helping improve patient care and drive innovation? At Johnson & Johnson, we blend heart, science, and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.
Apply today for this exciting opening! Under the supervision of the Make Asset Management (MAM) Engineering Lead, the Principal Project Engineer is responsible for applying their project management skills and knowledge of advanced engineering, construction, and Commissioning & Qualification (C&Q) within pharmaceutical & biotechnology manufacturing facilities.
They will maintain high quality and safety standards while planning and leading site projects.
They also provide engineering and technical support for complex production and processing equipment.
The Principal Project Engineer is responsible for leading medium-sized investment projects (up to $5 million USD), with a focus on Facilities, Utilities, Equipment (FUE), and digital technology investments.
They partner with Maintenance and Reliability Engineers to align the project with the reliability program requirements for new and modified equipment.
The Principal Engineer adheres to current project guidelines for CAPEX projects and follows all relevant steps in the project flow to deliver a project on time, within budget, and meeting final project objectives.
They ensure engineering specifications, technology standards, and user requirements are aligned with Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) and Business Units (BU) Leads.
They also apply internal and external expertise to drive innovative solutions to meet project goals.
Key Responsibilities.
Lead CAPEX projects with high complexity level, following project management methodology.
Effectively schedules, coordinates, mentors, and reviews project activities with appropriate functional groups.
Act as an Engineering SME during the project design and delivery process, applying J&J standards along with engineering methodologies and best practices.
Provide technical expertise and leadership to the process improvement projects and initiatives to resolve inter-functional issues, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, government regulations, and customer specifications.
Generate capital equipment appropriations required for new process implementation or facilities and control expenditures to ensure compliance with timing and budget requirements.
Monitor and report projects/programs status and implement strategies to ensure attainment on schedule, budget, procedures, and revenues.
Ensure adequate documentation and change management process.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational seminars and trade shows, reviewing professional publications, and analyzing new trends.
Manage resources and influence others to deliver budget, quality, efficiency, and EHS requirements of capital projects.
Supervise the construction or installations works to ensure that goods and services are provided according to Company requirements.
Develop and run Site Master Plan projects in collaboration and partnership with other teams such as site Manufacturing & Engineering Leads, Engineering and Property Services (E&PS), Global Technology System (GTS), Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), and other support groups.
Qualifications Education.
Required.
Minimum Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree Preferred.
Advanced degree or focused degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related field Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license is strongly desired; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred FPX or Project Management Professional (PMP) training or certification Experience & Skills.
Required.
Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience Regulated pharmaceutical industry experience within operational functions (e.
., facilities & utilities, maintenance, production, and/or engineering) Demonstrated Project Engineering/Management experience including design, construction, and commissioning & qualification Strong technical skills in pharmaceutical equipment and facilities engineering Strong communication skills to effectively partner and deliver results in a diverse environment, while collaborating with different (external) engineering and supply chain organizations, and reporting up to the site leadership team Demonstrate ability to lead/manage projects and influence without direct authority across multiple functions/teams Familiarity with financial management, including experience developing cost estimates and budgets Experience using Project management tools (preferably SAP, Maximo, Planisware, Ariba, eMarketplace, Tableau, and/or Power BI) Proficient in Contractor Relationship Management Preferred.
Knowledgeable of emerging and advanced technologies (e.
., related to such things as equipment or facility efficiencies) Detailed knowledge of oral solids and/or parenteral manufacturing, packaging, and/or facilities processes/equipment Knowledge of Predictive Maintenance tools (e.
., infrared, ultrasound, and/or vibration analysis) Process Excellence/ Lean / Six Sigma experience, training, or certification Other.
Requires fluency in English (verbal and written) Requires up to 10% domestic and international travel 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.
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