Experienced Business Excellence Engineer, Orthopeadics (Grecia, Costa Rica)

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 .

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:
Manufacturing Process Improvement

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Grecia, Costa Rica

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson has announced plans to separate its Orthopaedics business to establish an independent orthopaedics company that will operate as DePuy Synthes . The planned separation is expected to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to applicable legal requirements, including consultations with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as appropriate, as well as regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and clearances.

Should you accept this position, it is expected that, upon completion of the transaction, you will become an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment relationship will be governed by DePuy Synthes’ processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In such a case, details of any anticipated changes will be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at the appropriate time and will be subject to any required consultation processes.

About MedTech

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

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

About Orthopedics

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

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that is reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving every year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams develop solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial procedures; sports medicine, extremities, and elective foot and ankle procedures; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.

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

Candidates must already have authorization to work in the country of employment. Immigration sponsorship and relocation support are not available for this position. Candidates authorized to work pursuant to a short-term status (e.g., F-1) who require future immigration sponsorship are not eligible.

We are searching for the best talent for Experienced Business Excellence, Orthopedics in Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Purpose:

The holder of this position is responsible for the development and improvement of one or more operations or areas that impact one or more of the performance measures of the company. The Experienced Business Excellence Engineer must have a clear understanding of the strategies of the plant and must be capable of translating these strategies into measurable goals. The responsibilities will include establishing the bases or current condition, communicating / lead improvement projects from establishing the strategic plant up to the implementation, systematization of the improvement of the performance measure and comparing the result with the world-class standards. For that, the title holder could become an expert in the use of JJPS tools, six sigma, lean manufacturing system, possess knowledge about product costs, must have experience in manufacturing.

You will responsible for:

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

- Own and shape a portfolio of process improvement initiatives aligned to the site strategic plan, translating strategy into measurable value and sustainable results.
- Lead cross-functional governance and stakeholder alignment (e.g., Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, NPI), ensuring clear priorities, decision-making, and change adoption.
- Establish and drive end-to-end execution plans (scope, milestones, risks, resources) to deliver initiatives on time and within agreed objectives, sustaining gains through standardization.
- Define, implement, and continuously improve a performance management system (KPIs, dashboards, cadence reviews) across inventory/WIP, quality, cost, and schedule; benchmark performance and drive corrective actions.
- Drive cost strategy and value creation by identifying key cost levers (including COGS fundamentals and Design to Value opportunities) and embedding disciplined benefit tracking.
- Embed risk management and compliance with improvement work, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and Company requirements (e.g., GMP/ISO/FDA) as well as EHS/Ergonomics standards.
- Champion the site operating system (JJPS/Lean/Six Sigma/Process Excellence) by deploying standard methodologies, facilitating training/certification when needed, and scaling best practices.
- Build organizational capability by coaching and mentoring colleagues; when applicable, coordinate technician activities and support resource planning to enable strategic delivery.
- Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Experience & Education:

- Completed University bachelor’s degree in engineering, any specialization, preferred industrial engineer.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in a similar position.
- Experience in medical products (preferred).
- Process Excellence: (SPC and DMAIC), knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, strategies development, Green Belt or Black Belt is preferred (can be candidate to be certified).
- Knowledge of materials systems, inventories and supply chain.
- Experience in different areas of the plant.
- Ability to establish PE (Six Sigma and lean manufacturing) as part of the culture in the organization.
- Experience in the management of Permanent Change.

Required, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Certifications/Licenses and Afiliations:

- Strong knowledge of computer packages such as Excel, Access and PowerPoint. AutoCad and other similar software.
- Must possess demonstrated analytical capacity.
- Knowledge in Finances.
- Bilingual English – Spanish.
- Good interpersonal relations and ease of written and oral communication.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Must be perseverant: good follow up and project direction.
- Knowledge of Product Cost (Std Cost).
- Knowledge of Quality and Production techniques (CFM, JIT, TQM, etc.).
- Sigma, Lean methodologies, and Project Management are preferred. Experience in requesting and translating customer needs is preferred.

Location, Schedule & Travel Requirements:

- Primary work location: Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica

- Primarily onsite position.
- Schedule is 1st shift / 2nd shift, typically Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Flexibility is required as necessary for business needs.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Agile Manufacturing, AI Judgement Integration, Business Behavior, Business Savvy, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Data Gathering and Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Goal Attainment, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Plant Operations, Problem Solving, Process Control, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Technical Writing, Time Management