Supplier Engineering Co-Op - Fall 2026
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. Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Supplier Engineering Co-Op to join our team located in Danvers. 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/.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s (Junior/Senior) or Master’s degree in Plastics/Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or Supply Chain
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier management, and planning.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
- Ability to work independently and execute tasks in a timely manner.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with project management concepts and the ability to prioritize tasks.
- 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
- Support product development projects and act as a liaison for activities involving new supplier requirements.
- Assist in outsourcing and transferring sub‑assemblies from internal production to external suppliers.
- Contribute to the “Quality at the Source” program, improving supplier yields and qualifying inspection processes at supplier facilities.
- Drive capacity expansion projects to meet manufacturing and business needs.
- Proactively manage component obsolescence.
- Lead second‑source initiatives; monitor supplier and component risks and define mitigation plans.
- Support the transfer of product improvements into production using Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
- Analyze defective components identified in Incoming Inspection and collaborate with vendors to resolve issues.
- Oversee supplier process validation activities using a risk‑based approach.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.
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
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Career Level
Intern
