Senior Manager, Engineering Standards Lead

Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Manager leading engineering standards at DePuy Synthes, enhancing project delivery standards and operational excellence.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timeRaynham • Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and governing engineering standards within regulated industries, particularly in medical devices, while leading cross-functional initiatives and ensuring compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements.

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Engineering Standards DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance (FDA, ISO)Change Management (Lean, Six Sigma)Technical LeadershipCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Engineering StandardsQuality SystemsRegulatory RequirementsTechnical DocumentationRisk ManagementProduct Lifecycle ManagementChange ManagementProcess ExcellenceImpact AssessmentsMetrics Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityMentoring

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesEngineering GovernanceContinuous ImprovementEmerging TechnologiesAudit SupportRegulatory Inspections

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or related discipline).
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: Master’s degree in Engineering , Quality, or related technical field.
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.
Language: English proficiency required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year