Manager, Technical Lifecycle Management

Johnson & Johnson

Manager of Technical Lifecycle Management responsible for overseeing projects at Johnson & Johnson. Leading engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver healthcare solutions.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,000 - $203,550 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the execution of Life Cycle Management projects in a cross-functional setting.
Work under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals.
Work on unusually complex problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
Apply broad scientific and engineering knowledge to the development and improvement of medical device products, associated processes, and manufacturing equipment as well as associated validations.
Work with cross-functional teams (both internal and external) to determine root cause, develop mitigations and corrective and preventative actions for processes and manufacturing related issues.
Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Demonstrates leadership abilities within and across functions.
Demonstrates people skills to lead engineering team.
Evaluate manufacturing processes/products and collaborate with R&D, NPI, Sourcing, QA, MFG and Finance teams to lead projects/initiatives to improve quality, productivity, and reduce costs.
Utilize the application of six sigma and lean tools and methodologies.
Design and develops troubleshooting guides and decision-making matrices to ensure the standard application of methods in the resolution of process/manufacturing technical issues.
Provide technical training and guidance to engineering personnel.
Ensure the quality of projects including design, data summary and interpretation, report and manuscript preparation, and review compliance to applicable regulations.
Evaluate progress and results against goals and objectives.
Recommends major changes in procedures or objectives.
Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, drawings, processes, test methods, data analysis, and conclusions or rationales.
Provide technical support for outside suppliers, vendors, and/or consultants as required, inclusive of supplier visits and identification/implementation of process improvements.
Work out proposals and cost estimates of project/process related costs or cost improvements.
Provide guidance and work direction to direct reports and related project team members.
Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
Responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety, and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.
Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all International, Federal, State, local and Company regulations, requirements, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
An advanced degree in preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of professional experience is required.
A highly regulated industry knowledge is required; Medical device industry experience is preferred.
Previous supervisory experience is required.
Familiarity with ISO 13485 Design Control, and manufacturing process IQ, OQ, PQ qualifications as related to medical devices is required.
Six Sigma Process Excellence knowledge and Black Belt Certification is preferred.
Knowledge of financial accounting and analysis methods to assess product standard costs, project values, and capital requirements is required.
Leadership experience in managing technical relationships with external suppliers and OEMs is required.
Strong project management skills required (Microsoft Project, FPX and/or other project management tools).

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)).
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

Life Cycle Managementmedical device developmentmanufacturing process evaluationsix sigmalean methodologiestroubleshooting guidesdata analysisfinancial accountingproject managementdesign control

Soft Skills

leadershippeople skillscommunicationproblem-solvingjudgmentcollaborationguidancetechnical traininginnovationdecision-making

Certifications

Black Belt CertificationBachelor’s degree in Engineeringadvanced degree in Engineering