Sr. Manager, Engineering Standards Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of global engineering standards, specifications, and best practices across the capital project delivery organization.
• Ensure engineering standards align with regulatory requirements, quality system expectations, and industry standards (e.g., FDA, ISO, international regulations).
• Partner with cross ‑ functional stakeholders ( Facilities, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to drive consistent application of engineering standards .
• Oversee change management, impact assessments, and communication strategies related to engineering standard updates and deployments.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, serving as an escalation point for complex standards ‑ related issues.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to simplify, harmonize, and modernize engineering processes and documentation.
• Monitor external trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to proactively evolve engineering standards.
• Develop metrics and reporting to assess adoption, effectiveness, and compliance of engineering standards.

Requirements

• Education
• Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering , Quality, or related technical field.
• Experience and Skills
• Required:
• Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in engineering, quality, or technical leadership roles within a regulated industry (medical devices strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated experience developing, governing, or deploying engineering standards, procedures, or technical frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements impacting engineering activities.
• Proven ability to lead cross ‑ functional initiatives and influence without direct authority.
• Experience managing or mentoring engineers or technical professionals.
• Preferred:
• Experience in global or matrixed organizations.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, design controls, risk management, and product lifecycle management.
• Change management or process excellence experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).
• Experience supporting audits or regulatory inspections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Other:
• Language: English proficiency required .
• Travel: Limited; u p to 15%, domestic and occasional international.
• Certifications: Professional engineering, quality, or process improvement certifications preferred (e.g., PE, ASQ, Lean Six Sigma).
• For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .
• Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months , subject to legal

Benefits

Additional Information

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. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Project/Program Management Group Job Sub Function: Project/Program Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Engineering Standards Lead, located i n Raynham, MA or in West Chester, PA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN or Raritan, NJ. Job Overview The Sr. Manager, Engineering Standards Lead is responsible for leveraging internal and external expertise to define , govern , and continuously improve global engineering standards that support compliant c apital project delivery and drive operational excellence across DePuy Synthes. This role serves as a strategic leader and subject matter expert, partnering across Capital Project Delivery, Facilities, R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing functions to drive consistent, scalable, and compliant engineering practices that support innovation and patient safety.

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