R&D Engineering Manager

Johnson & Johnson

R&D Engineering Manager for DePuy Synthes Orthopaedics leading design and development of innovative orthopedic solutions. Managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex programs in a regulated environment.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timePalm Beach Gardens • Florida, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $117,000 - $201,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design, including Design for Reliability (DfR) and Design for Manufacturability (DfM), while leading and mentoring engineering teams to achieve high performance and compliance with regulatory standards.

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Mechanical Design EngineeringTeam Leadership and MentoringCAD Systems (Solidworks/Creo/Unigraphics)Regulatory Compliance (FDA, ISO 13485)Requirements Management Tools (DOORS, Jama, Polarion)

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignDurability AnalysisFatigue AssessmentTolerance Stack-Up AnalysisAnalytical and Simulation Tools (FEA, Thermal, Kinematic Modeling)Statistical MethodsTest Automation ToolsScripting Languages (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB)Sample Size CalculationDesign Documentation

Soft Skills

Inspiration and MotivationCollaborationProblem SolvingTechnical CommunicationCoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

CQECQASix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Class II Medical DevicesClass III Medical DevicesEmbedded SystemsElectromechanical SystemsHealth, Safety and Environmental Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of design engineers, CAD designers/technicians, and documentation specialists (PLM)
Design for Reliability (DfR) practices, including durability analysis, fatigue assessment, wear modeling, and lifetime testing strategies.
Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DfM/DfA) efforts to ensure scalable, repeatable, and cost‑effective production.
Own and drive mechanical system requirements, ensuring alignment with system‑level requirements, user needs, performance targets, and regulatory constraints
Identify critical paths during product development, address bottlenecks and risks and facilitate problem solving across R&D teams.
Partner with manufacturing engineering to optimize component sourcing, assembly processes, tolerances, and inspection methods.
Oversee and guide tolerance stack‑up analysis, ensuring precision requirements are met for functional performance.
Ensure appropriate use of analytical and simulation tools (FEA, thermal, kinematic modeling) to support design decisions and risk mitigation.
Maintain mechanical design documentation, calculations, and analysis outputs suitable for design reviews, audits, and regulatory submissions.
Collaborate closely with electrical, system, and software teams to ensure seamless mechanical‑electrical‑firmware integration.
Define and review mechanical design concepts, trade studies, and architecture decisions to balance performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and serviceability.
Participate in and contribute to risk management activities, including DFMEA and system‑level hazard analysis.
Ensure mechanical risk controls are correctly implemented, verified, and validated.
Review test results, investigate failures, and drive corrective actions for mechanical issues identified during development, validation, or field use.
Ensure mechanical designs comply with applicable regulatory and quality standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601 standards, material compliance).
Partner with quality and regulatory teams to support design controls, audits, and regulatory submissions.
Ensure documentation, design outputs, and change management comply with quality system requirements.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of design engineers, CAD designers, and documentation specialists (PLM) fostering technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
Assign work, set technical direction, conduct design reviews, and provide coaching to support professional growth.
Plan and execute engineering deliverables in alignment with program schedules and business objectives.
Prepare annual and multi-year budget and resource plans aligned with business strategy
Drive continuous improvement of engineering processes, CAD tools, and best practices.
Stay current with advancements in mechanisms/mechatronics, precision gearing, materials, and manufacturing methods.
Encourage innovation while maintaining disciplined engineering rigor, reliability, and compliance.
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 Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
Support project resource and schedule planning.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; advanced degree preferred
7+ years of experience in mechanical design and application
Experience managing teams and/or leading mentoring others.
Experience with CAD Systems – Solidworks/Creo/Unigraphics
Experience with Class II or Class III medical devices is preferred.
Knowledge of embedded systems, or electromechanical systems
Ability to inspire, motivate, and contributes positively to a high performing team oriented culture.
Ability to work in a lab setting, including validation activities with cadaveric specimens
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama, Polarion).
Familiarity with test automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB).
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Certification in CQE, CQA, or Six Sigma is a plus.
Proficient in sample size calculation and statistical methods for analyzing data.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
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