Global Process Owner – Machining, Finishing

Johnson & Johnson

Technical leader for machining processes at DePuy Synthes. Responsible for developing strategy, optimization and compliance in manufacturing.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRaynham • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the technology and its future! Develop and routinely update the global strategy and roadmap for the designated manufacturing process, considering external market, competitor, and technology trends.
Drive global process excellence by ensuring that process changes and improvements are effectively communicated and adopted across all manufacturing sites.
Establish and maintain global validation strategies and support relevant audits specific to the process, fostering continuous improvement and compliance.
Act as the go-to expert for all technical aspects of Machining processes across all sites, with an unparalleled understanding of the existing process and the opportunities that can be harnessed to drive step-change improvements.
Approve and endorse process changes, including new equipment, upgrades and modifications, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical support and governance on existing initiatives within the business, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and streamline operations.
Work collaboratively with the business to ensure that it has the investments, infrastructure, capital and talent required to implement the technology strategy and roadmap.
Support the development of new programme charters and initiatives by providing expert guidance on timelines, costs, risks, and benefits during development and implementation of new innovations.
Collect, analyze, and report metrics related to the process, such as performance trends, aligning these insights with overall business metrics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualification or Equivalent Experience in the field of Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Production and/or Operations Management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Passionate about leading significant change initiatives that have delivered breakthrough results for an organization.
Strong customer relationship management, with an ability to understand and address client frustrations and spot opportunities.
Proven business experience required, with experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, programme delivery and/or people management role.
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, technologies, and innovation ecosystems is desireable.
Works and communicates well with others in a team environment.
Comfortable working across multiple geographically dispersed locations.
Participates in and understands all compliance related activities pertaining to the role.
Follows all local laws and policies and maintains the highest levels of integrity, ethics and compliance always.
Follows appropriate safety practices in order to prevent accidents to self or others.
Demonstrates history of positive communication skills showing courtesy, tact, and understanding in interactions with co-workers, even under stressful circumstances.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

manufacturing processesprocess improvementvalidation strategiestechnical supportprogram deliverydata analysisperformance metricschange managementregulatory complianceinnovation ecosystems

Soft Skills

communication skillscustomer relationship managementteam collaborationleadershipproblem-solvingadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingconflict resolutionintegrity

Certifications

Engineering degreeScience degreeManufacturing certificationOperations Management certification