MANAGER, MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING NPI

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

NPI Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Robotics Capital Equipment

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

We are currently recruiting for a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering NPI to work fully on-site in Santa Clara, CA.

Position Summary

The NPI Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead all New Product Introduction (NPI) activities required to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing assembly processes for surgical robotics capital equipment. This role works closely with cross-functional teams—including R&D Hardware Design, Systems Engineering, Project Management, and Software—to support the full product lifecycle from concept through design transfer and production. The ideal candidate ensures that tools, processes, equipment, manufacturing instructions, and resources are in place to meet design and manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for NPI and Manufacturing Engineering for Ottava Capital Equipment.
• Develop internal procedures to support the transition from concept and prototype to production, including BOM creation and refinement, engineering workflows, and documentation.
• Lead development of repeatable, capable manufacturing processes with emphasis on mechanical assembly and testing of electromechanical components and subassemblies.
• Drive technical innovation in manufacturing process technologies to achieve cost, safety, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Implement Design for Excellence (DFX) improvements to enhance product quality, manufacturability, and reduce cost and time to market.
• Plan and implement capacity strategies for early and future product lifecycle stages.
• Design and improve manufacturing equipment, assembly tools, and test fixtures through capital investment initiatives.
• Manage engineering resources to ensure timely and accurate project completion.
• Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing engineering team, holding them accountable for results.
• Collaborate with technical leaders on cross-functional initiatives to enhance organizational capability and efficiency.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices to strengthen team technical expertise.

Personal Attributes

• Strong ability to drive improvement through cross-functional collaboration.
• Customer-focused mindset (internal and external) with commitment to continuous improvement.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills aimed at win-win outcomes.
• Proven project management capability.
• Leads by example in managing change.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and thorough.
• Hands-on team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, confident, and professional.
• Flexible, patient, and able to manage stress while multitasking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with strong motivation and results orientation.<