Ethicon Inc is recruiting for a Supply Chain Quality Engineer – Continuous Process Improvement in Raynham, MA, Raritan, NJ, Cincinnati, OH, Jacksonville, FL! 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.The Supply Chain Quality Engineer – Continuous Process Improvement will be responsible for implementing appropriate Process Excellence (PEx) tools and Quality Engineering methodologies to support Quality process improvement and optimization efforts across the MedTech Supply Chain.In this role, the incumbent will manage and routinely report improvement program status to stakeholders, including progress, financial status, and target attainment.They will actively leverage talents in collaborating with franchise Supply Chain Quality, Operations, and R&D in implementing solutions and improvement efforts.Key Responsibilities:Analyze existing processes and systems to identify areas of improvement in quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.Collect and analyze data related to quality metrics, process performance, customer feedback, and non-conformances to identify trends and areas for improvement.Utilize quality tools and methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control), and root cause analysis to drive process improvement.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies and action plans for continuous improvement initiatives.Plan, coordinate, and execute improvement projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, resource allocation, and performance targets.Work closely with stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers, to understand their requirements and incorporate their feedback into improvement initiatives.Track the progress of improvement initiatives, measure their impact on quality and operational performance, and provide recommendations for further enhancements.Train and support employees on continuous improvement concepts, tools, and techniques to foster a culture of ongoing improvement within the organization.Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate improvement findings, recommendations, and outcomes to management and relevant stakeholders.Keep abreast of industry best practices, emerging quality technologies, and regulatory requirements to continuously enhance the organization's quality processes.Qualifications:Education:A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant scientific/technical field.Experience and Skills:Required:A minimum of 4 years proven experience.Demonstrated experience in process improvement initiatives with cross-functional, diverse, global teams using PEx/Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.Experience with Quality and Supply Chain processes in the regulated healthcare industry.Experience with developing innovative approaches to Quality challenges in a fast-paced, changing global environment.Demonstrated experience in effective project management.Preferred:Proficient technical writing skills.Certified PEx Green Belt or Black Belt.Strong communication and change management skills.Ability to zoom-in and zoom-out for strategic and tactical activities.Able to manage complex strategic programs with multiple stakeholders.Able to provide outcome-based/value-driven focus to the organization.Strong negotiation, communication, and change management skills.Proven success in influencing highly successful teams.Capable of building strong partnerships across segments & regions, acting as the mediator between organizations while optimizing the value proposition.Strong relationship development, conflict resolution, and team building instincts, with the ability to build partnerships both internally and externally.Makes the customer central to all thinking.Ability to coach talent on Quality Engineering principles and practices.Fluent verbal and written English communication skills; other language skills advantageous.Other:This position is anticipated to have up to 50% travel within regional reach.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.For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit our careers website.
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