Senior Design Engineer

Company: Johnson & Johnson
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: July 4, 2025

Job Description:

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 https://www.jnj.com Job Function: R&D Product Development Job Sub Function: R&D Process Engineering Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for our Senior Design Engineer, located in Cincinnati, OH. Purpose: The Senior Design Engineer will lead the Design Systems and Design Verification and Validation pillars of the R&D DS&E team. They will work to define, standardize, and execute the strategies for System Requirements (requirements workbook), Risk Management, Test Method Validations and Verification methods for Handheld devices. This role will support the delivery of future innovations needed to change the standard of care in general surgery. The leader should be able to challenge the status quo to usher in better and faster ways of delivering products. You will be responsible for: Develop and execute against departmental standards for techniques and tools for product and system requirements and FMEA’s Develop the groups’ guidelines, standards and adherence to our verification and validation strategies Develop customer requirements and product specifications with validated test methods for design verification and product claims testing. Lead the development and execution of design verification protocols, including testing, data analysis, report generation Lead the development of the DFMEA for future products Support the design of new or existing components and/or devices while ensuring that all design requirements are met Use of analytical skills to assess and modify design proposals to mitigate any potential design related risks Proactively assess and review risk mitigation and escalation processes and drive timely project execution Mentor junior members of the DS&E staff to expand design team capabilities and establish good working practices Collaborate, cooperate, and coordinate with cross-functional partners Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related science/engineering degree Required Skills & Experiences: A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience Expertise around risk management and documentation (e.g. FMEA’s) Expertise in building requirements and the associated traceability of requirements throughout the Design Controls deliverables Expertise in designing complex Design Verification and Validation strategies Expertise in Test Method Validations (TMV) and Measurement Systems Analysis (e.g., Gage R&Rs) Ability to apply analytical skills within the R&D development process to drive complex projects to completion Strong mechanical design and analysis skills, including an understanding of mechanical subsystem functionality and integration Strong communication and interpersonal skills; an ability to work effectively with teams Preferred Skills & Experiences: Experience in designing, developing, and launching products within an FDA-regulated environment (e.g. Medical, Automotive) Understanding of surgery, surgical procedures, and the design and application of surgical devices, as well as the quality system / regulatory environment Experience building prototypes, products, and systems for testing; along with setting up and running laboratory simulations Experience designing test procedures, coordinating tests, analyzing results, and developing written reports Experience conducting and/or participating in technical design reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, etc. Strong understanding of design control; the ability to develop and execute design plans, design verification and validation Other: This position is based in Cincinnati, OH and requires up to 10% travel. Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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