Johnson & Johnson Medtech and Abiomed are currently seeking an EU NPI Engineering Manager (m/f/d) located in Aachen, Germany.
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.
Abiomed is an innovative medical device company with an inspiring mission of “Patients First” and a unique guiding principle of “Recover Hearts.” Saving Lives.” With more than 3,000 employees, Abiomed is one of the fastest growing medical technology companies in the world, with headquarters in Danvers, USA, and locations in Aachen and Berlin, Germany, Tokyo, Japan and Singapore. Abiomed is part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech.
Abiomed is an employer offering attractive working conditions and a rewarding corporate culture focused on the needs of its employees. Abiomed inspires and retains exceptional talent through collaboration, passion and continuous development.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced NPI Engineering Manager (m/f/d) to lead a team of individual contributors and/or supervisors in the development and implementation of best practices for process engineering and problem-solving within the medical device industry. This role is integral to driving the efficiency, quality, and innovation of next-generation heart pump platforms while ensuring that performance management, resource allocation, and process optimization are consistently achieved. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process engineering, GMP principles, and experience leading teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
• MS (Dipl. Ing.) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience:
• 5+ years in process engineering, preferably in the medical device sector, with proven team management and process optimization skills.
• Strong expertise in emerging process technologies, GMP, lean manufacturing, and project management principles is preferred
• Skills & Expertise:
• Proficient in Engineering CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and familiar with both manual and automated manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software.
• Fluent German and English language skills
• Additional Requirements:
• Ability to mentor a diverse team and travel up to 10% (US & EU).
• Strong analytical skills for driving continuous improvement.
  For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.
  We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.
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• Team Leadership & Performance Management:
• Lead and mentor a team, conducting evaluations and driving performance improvements to foster a high-performance environment.
• Process Development & Engineering Expertise:
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in process development and problem-solving, guiding the team to implement best process development practices.
• Drive novel process development initiatives to improve operational efficiencies, quality, throughput, and manufacturing capability & expertise in heart pump platforms.
• Analyze and optimize both engineering specifications, processes, and operational efficiencies, ensuring high standards are met across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, and engineering standards, reviewing documentation with minimal oversight.
• Resource Management & Strategic Planning:
• Manage multiple projects, oversee resource allocation and participate in recruitment & onboarding
• Collaborate with leadership to align key initiatives and strategies with company goals.
• Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support:
• Work closely with top management to review and execute key strategies for Process Engineering and Process Development projects.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure that customer needs are met, and critical milestones and deadlines are achieved.