Staff Engineer – MedTech Surgery – R&D

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead project and/or technical teams in the design, development, and manufacturing of breast implants, tissue expanders, and processes .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $109,000 - $174,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the design, development, and commercialization of medical devices, particularly breast implants and tissue expanders, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and good manufacturing practices. Proficient in project management, cross-functional collaboration, and applying scientific principles to advance product development.

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Project ManagementDesign ControlRegulatory ComplianceMedical Device DevelopmentCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Biomedical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringStatisticsManufacturing ProcessesTest Method DevelopmentDesign TransferData IntegrityGood Manufacturing PracticesGood Documentation PracticesPolymer-Based Biomaterials

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficePLM SystemWindchill

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesClass III ImplantsResearch and DevelopmentCommercializationEthnographic Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead project and/or technical teams in the design, development, and manufacturing of breast implants, tissue expanders, and processes
Apply scientific and engineering principles across research and development functions
Advance development projects through design control and stage deliverable milestones
Lead projects and manage project/program timelines, activities, budgets, and compliance
Communicate project updates, risks, and issues to management
Interact with KOLs, surgeons, commercial, and strategic marketing organizations to identify unmet needs
Develop products with technical, business, and regulatory viability
Collaborate with supply chain, manufacturing, and internal or external suppliers
Advance projects through concept generation, feasibility, verification, validation, design transfer, and commercialization
Interact with regulatory colleagues on submissions and participate in audit support as a technical SME
Apply GMP fundamentals, including Data Integrity, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Good Documentation Practices
Ensure personal and company compliance with health, safety, environmental, and other applicable regulations and policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering or related field
Education or Experience with polymer, chemical engineering, or material science desirable
Minimum 8 years of proven company work experience, in the research, development, and commercialization of medical devices or similar regulated fields (e.g. pharmaceutical)
Proven understanding of Design Control (e.g., CFR 820.30)
Solid understanding of statistics
Proficient in MS Office
File management within a PLM system (Windchill preferred)
Ability to move materials and light equipment (up to 10 pounds) as needed
Previous experience launching commercial highly regulated (Class III) medical implants or devices in a design control environment preferred
Previous experience in industrial design, human factors, ethnographic research, process mapping, or usability desirable
Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes of absorbable polymers or scaffolds is a plus
Previous experience with polymer-based biomaterials and related manufacturing processes desirable
Previous experience leading cross-functional project teams or serving as technical lead in a highly regulated environment desirable
Previous experience with mechanical testing, test method development, and test method validation desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
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
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support
Equal opportunity employment