The Sr. Manager, Engineering Standards Lead is responsible for leveraging internal and external expertise to define, govern, and continuously improve global engineering standards that support compliant capital project delivery and drive operational excellence across DePuy Synthes. This role serves as a strategic leader and subject matter expert, partnering across Capital Project Delivery, Facilities, R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing functions to drive consistent, scalable, and compliant engineering practices that support innovation and patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation, and governance of global engineering standards, specifications, and best practices across the capital project delivery organization.
Ensure engineering standards align with regulatory requirements, quality system expectations, and industry standards (e.g., FDA, ISO, international regulations).
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders (Facilities, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to drive consistent application of engineering standards.
Oversee change management, impact assessments, and communication strategies related to engineering standard updates and deployments.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams, serving as an escalation point for complex standards‑related issues.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to simplify, harmonize, and modernize engineering processes and documentation.
Monitor external trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to proactively evolve engineering standards.
Develop metrics and reporting to assess adoption, effectiveness, and compliance of engineering standards.
Qualifications
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or related discipline).
Preferred: Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field.
Experience and Skills
Required
Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in engineering, quality, or technical leadership roles within a regulated industry (medical devices strongly preferred).
Demonstrated experience developing, governing, or deploying engineering standards, procedures, or technical frameworks.
Strong working knowledge of quality systems and regulatory requirements impacting engineering activities.
Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and influence without direct authority.
Experience managing or mentoring engineers or technical professionals.
Preferred
Experience in global or matrixed organizations.
Familiarity with ISO standards, design controls, risk management, and product lifecycle management.
Change management or process excellence experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).
Experience supporting audits or regulatory inspections.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
Other
Language: English proficiency required.
Travel: Limited; up to 15%, domestic and occasional international.
Certifications: Professional engineering, quality, or process improvement certifications preferred (e.g., PE, ASQ, Lean Six Sigma).
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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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Required Skills
Preferred Skills
Agile Decision Making, Analytics Insights, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Performance Measurement, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Statement of Work (SOW), Team Management
The anticipated base pay range for this position is
$127,000.00 - $218,500.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency
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)).
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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
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Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.
Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.
Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).
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This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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