Principal Engineering Scientist

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Principal Engineering Scientist

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON'S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Role reports to:

Sr Manager Engineering and Automation

Location:

North America, United States, Puerto Rico, Las Piedras

Work Location:

Fully Onsite

What you will do

This position will provide technical leadership and engineering support to the manufacturing plant. The position will be responsible for managing and delivering engineering projects from concept to post implementation including developing project scope, user requirements, appropriation requests, timelines and budgets, qualification plans, approving equipment specifications and documentation to meet current company, corporate and government requirements. Managing the purchase, installation and start-up of equipment and system including adherence to compliance, cost, and time schedule requirements. Recognized leader and authority in organization in area of expertise.

Area Responsibilities:

Manages all tasks based on the responsibilities for project phases (Concept, Planning, Design, Implementation and Post-Implementation). This person will also manage the project implementation team including external consultants and contractors. Accountable for achievement of project milestones.
Provide technical support for engineering projects including equipment design and development, capital project execution, manufacturing technical support, new product introduction and process improvement initiatives with responsibility for assisting with project execution and site stakeholder alignment.
Conceives, plans, and implements solutions of considerable novelty and importance as well as develops and evaluates plans for solving a variety of unique and complex engineering problems that require the regular use of innovation.
Contributes new designs or techniques, which support and further the company's strategic business objectives.
Tracks and trends data, identifies and implements process improvements to improve business measures. Optimizes current processes and manufacturing equipment to provide measurable improvements in step change, productivity, quality, cost, and safety results.
Assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality and client satisfaction, goals, and objectives.
Prepares or approves technical memos, reports, analyzes and summarizes data, and recommends conclusions based on engineering/technical rationale. Reviews and approves reports and confirms conclusions are based on engineering/technical rationale.
Responsible for the technical support and expertise for manufacturing trouble shooting and quality investigations. Participates in development of short- and long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
Champions interdependent partnering with internal cross-functional groups to identify opportunities and ensure alignment of objectives. Build consensus with cross functional business partners to achieve project goals.
Leads a technical team or primary technical lead on cross functional teams. Determines project strategy to effectively manage specific project prioritization according to available resources and project criticality.
Reviews and approves Commissioning and Qualification documentation such as plans, protocols, and reports as required.
Develops, delivers, and maintains engineering project schedules, resources, and budgets for assigned projects to meet project objectives on time and within budget.
Prepares and leads review of project proposals, charters, project updates for assigned projects for management.
Independently manages projects from concept to post implementation for complex projects. Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and uses mature engineering judgment while anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering problems and creates opportunities.
Provides technical direction to external resources (e.g., designers, suppliers, contractors, consultants).
Effectively influence people, multiple projects, and tasks of various complexities. Communi