Experienced Supplier Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Danvers, MA

12d • $79,000 - $127,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

We are searching for the best talent for Experienced Engineer, Supplier Process Engineering, Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

The Experienced Supplier Engineer serves as ABIOMED’s primary technical contact with US based suppliers, leads product development team’s supplier initiatives, second source critical suppliers, and establishes “Quality at the Source” programs with key partners. This role is a key technical resource for the company’s continued growth and is a great opportunity for someone to make a difference at one of the fastest-growing medical technology companies, focused on recovering hearts and saving lives.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, plastics engineering or related disciplines
• 3+ years experience in professional field, medical device experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience designing, improving or supporting manufacturing of injection molded and/or extruded plastics components

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of component assembly processes including gluing, press/snap fits, chemical bonding
• Experience with conducting equipment and process validations
• Proven knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Basic metrology skills, experience with calipers, gauge pins, vision system/optical comparator
• Ability to prioritize & complete tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Analytical software's like Minitab
• Willingness to travel up to 25% within the United States

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical point of contact with suppliers who provide custom injection molded or extrusion components and/or multi-component sub-assemblies
• Lead efforts at suppliers to drive them for continuous improvement activities leading to yield and quality improvements using data driven approach and Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Drive suppliers to perform process constraints analysis and develop capacity increase plans based on Abiomed delivery forecasting using a risk-based approach
• Engage with design engineers at early stages of development projects to review specifications and drawings; suggest and evaluate different potential manufacturing methods
• Utilize project management tools and skills to set milestone targets with suppliers and track and report out on deliverables
• Collaborate with internal cross functional teams and suppliers to determine qualification deliverables including: Process Validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), Inspection Reports, Gage R&R, and Process Capability Analysis while offering appropriate support where needed.
• Act as a technical partner with internal incoming inspection teams to assess non-conformances and collaborate with suppliers to perform root cause investigations
• Support product development projects as a liaison responsible for supplier interactions and deliverables
• Perform DFM activities by engaging suppliers early in development cycle to provide feedback for manufacturability improvements in the designs prior to production
• Lead and manage supplier change notifications including but not limited to equipment, process or design changes
• Collaborate with sourcing and development teams to determine criteria for supplier selection and supplier evaluation for new or second source projects
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on the team

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401k).
• long-term incentive program.
• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year.
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior