Manufacturing Innovation Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Orthopedics

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.

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.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

DePuy Synthes (DPS) is recruiting for a Manufacturing Innovation Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Orthopedics, within the Joints Platform - TechOps (Technical Operations), Manufacturing Innovation team. This role can be located in Cork (Republic of Ireland), Leeds (United Kingdom) or Blackpool (United Kingdom).

DePuy Synthes, the Orthopedics Company of Johnson & Johnson provides one of the most comprehensive orthopedics portfolios in the world. DePuy Synthes solutions, in specialties including joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, are designed to advance patient care while delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide.

About The Role: Are you passionate about turning innovative ideas into real-world manufacturing excellence? This role serves as the primary driver of Manufacturing Innovations in all the Joints Supply Chain (J&J MedTech) sites in Europe - currently in the Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom. The role is part of the Global Manufacturing Innovation (MI) organization and will be reporting to the Global Director of Manufacturing Innovation. This position demands a hands-on approach with a significant presence on site, ensuring active engagement and alignment with customer operations and internal innovation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Engagement - Work hand-in-glove with site leadership to ensure that their frustrations and opportunities are fully understood. Actively monitor and analyze the manufacturing value streams for opportunities where innovation can make a direct and positive impact to the business.
• Manufacturing Solution Design and Delivery - Identify new opportunities and collaborate with other teams to formulate realistic, high-impact innovation programs underpinned by strong return on investment, seeking alignment with key partners and customers.
• Best Value for Money - Develop fully costed and scheduled programs, secure funding and support for the project from initiation to implementation - from Technology Readiness Level, TRL 1 to TRL 9. Assess internal and external funding opportunities, including government funding and tax incentives, balancing risks and speed of delivery.
• Site Roadmap Ownership - Develop and be accountable for the sites' innovation roadmaps that delivers the required Key Performance Indicators, aligning innovations with site drivers so that a pipeline of impactful innovations are delivered to the site, year on year.
• Program Delivery - Accountable for a team of manufacturing engineers and the effective delivery of programs - from inception to completion and fostering positive relationships built on trust and mutual value. Ensure the programs are maintained to schedule, budget and risk management plans, delivering the programmer’s intended benefits.
• Be involved and collaborate! Work collaboratively across different functions to provide balanced assessments of manufacturing solutions and innovations, ensuring customer needs are met with impactful and timely solutions. Contribute to key site/platform initiatives (e.g. JJPS, JJOS).

Experience, Skills & Proficiency Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Production, or Operations Management.
• Strong experience working in metal manufacturing environments—such as additive manufacturing, machining, casting, or precision metals processing—with a solid understanding of materials, quality controls and supplier dynamics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability and passion for leading complex change initiatives that deliver transformative results for an organization.
• Strong customer relationship management capabilities, including the ability to understand customer pain points, resolve issues, and identify value‑creation opportunities.
• Proven experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, ideally supporting metals, medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or similar precision‑driven industries.
• Background in program management, project delivery and team leadership, with a track record of meeting deadlines, managing risk, and driving cross‑functional alignment.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, emerging technologies, and innovation ecosystems, with an aptitude for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Other Requirements:

• Works effectively in a team‑oriented environment, with strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable partnering with and supporting teams across multiple, geographically dispersed locations.
• Fully participates in and adheres to all compliance, quality, and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.
• Consistently follows local laws, company policies, and ethical standards, maintaining the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrates strong commitment to workplace safety, following appropriate practices to protect self and others.
• Maintains a history of positive communication behavior, showing courtesy, tact, empathy, and professionalism—even in demanding or high‑pressure situations.

Benefits:

You will be joining a team that is passionate about innovating and using existing capabilities and technologies in innovative ways to deliver significant positive impact to the organization and people working within it. We love innovating in manufacturing to improve safety, quality, financial performance and the delivery capability of the business!

We are also:

• Committed to caring.
• Responsible to our communities.
• Ready to apply our knowledge and know-how.
• Unique in our background and experiences.
• The drivers of our own success.
• Passionate about doing what’s right.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s).

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to join a world-class company and make a lasting impact. Apply now and be part of our ambitious team!