Senior Business Excellence Engineer – Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson

Business Excellence Engineer driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma in Orthopaedics manufacturing. Leading cross-functional projects to enhance quality and efficiency in operations.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRaynham • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $79,000 - $127,650 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects from Define through Control using Lean Six Sigma methodology to deliver measurable business results (cost reduction, quality, throughput, lead time).
Act as project owner for medium-to-large capital and process improvement projects: develop charters, build schedules, manage risks, track budgets and report status.
Design and implement visual factory solutions (kanban, visual metrics, standardized workboards) and support site-wide deployment of 5S/6S and standard work.
Use CAD tools to support process design, line layouts, tooling/fixture concepts and process simulations; create and revise technical drawings to support implementation.
Coach, mentor and train employees and leaders on Lean, Six Sigma tools, problem solving (A3, PDCA), and change management to build internal capability.
Apply data analysis and root-cause investigation techniques to drive corrective actions and process control.
Facilitate cross-functional workshops (kaizen events, rapid improvement events) and lead stakeholder alignment.
Define and monitor KPIs (OEE, cycle time, first pass yield, scrap, throughput, safety metrics); translate performance into action plans.
Support deployment and continuous improvement of maintenance and reliability practices (TPM/RCM principles).
Document and sustain improvements through control plans, training, audits and governance rituals.
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 2+ years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, manufacturing engineering, operations improvement, and/or regulated environments.
Experience with visual management, value stream mapping, standard work, and kaizen events.
Strong IT and data analytics capability with advanced Power BI and SQL skills; proven track record turning complex data into clear dashboards and actionable insights that drive continuous improvement and business excellence.
CAD experience (2D/3D) to create or modify layouts, tooling and fixtures; experience with common CAD packages preferred.
Strong project management experience, including project charters, schedules, budgeting and stakeholder management.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel advanced, PowerPoint, Word, Visio or equivalent).
Demonstrated experience in data-driven problem solving and statistical analysis.
Excellent communication, facilitation and change management skills; ability to influence at all levels.
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred (or equivalent demonstrated experience).

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)).
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

Lean Six Sigmacontinuous improvementdata analysisroot-cause investigationvisual managementvalue stream mappingPower BISQLCADstatistical analysis

Soft Skills

communicationfacilitationchange managementcoachingmentoringproject managementstakeholder managementproblem solvinginfluencingteam collaboration

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt