Operational Excellence Engineering Co-Op - Fall 2026

Johnson & Johnson • Cherry Hill, NJ

13h • $23 - $52

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 https://www.jnj.com/ . You will be responsible for: Supporting implementation of OpEx initiatives and other improvement projects Using lean methodologies such as 5S, standard work, visual management, kanban, pareto and others in support of defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling improvement initiatives Supporting training and awareness of OpEx tools and methodologies Facilitating/coaching teams and individuals to apply tools Acting as change agent, supporting peers & management in realizing changes on site and influencing leaders without direct authority to improve culture and perspective Connecting with global OpEx organization: exchange knowledge/standard processes, benchmark, identify & drive adoption of proven practices

Requirements

• Student pursuing a degree in Supply Chain or Engineering
• Willingness to spend time on the operations floor to understand manufacturing processes
• Results-oriented with the ability to analyze problems
• Excels in a team environment while continually and constructively challenging the status quo
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others
• Interest in leading workshops/Kaizen events with cross-functional teams
• Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Supporting implementation of OpEx initiatives and other improvement projects
• Using lean methodologies such as 5S, standard work, visual management, kanban, pareto and others in support of defining, measuring, analyzing, improving, and controlling improvement initiatives
• Supporting training and awareness of OpEx tools and methodologies
• Facilitating/coaching teams and individuals to apply tools
• Acting as change agent, supporting peers & management in realizing changes on site and influencing leaders without direct authority to improve culture and perspective
• Connecting with global OpEx organization: exchange knowledge/standard processes, benchmark, identify & drive adoption of proven practices

Benefits

• 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).
• For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern