Graduate Trainee Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Leeds invites graduates to join a two-year Engineering Graduate Development Programme aimed at developing leaders in orthopaedic product development and manufacturing. You will rotate across Design & Development, Manufacturing, Quality and Operations, gaining exposure from concept to manufacture and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Training will include internal courses, LinkedIn Learning, and mentorship to accelerate growth and future leadership within a

Qualifications

• Graduated within the last 2 years with a bachelor’s degree in one of the listed engineering or scientific disciplines.
• Degree at 2:1 or above.
• Eligible to work permanently in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across Design & Development, Manufacturing, Quality and Operations.
• Contribute to product design, verification and validation and process development.
• Take ownership of projects with supervision.
• Develop leadership and technical skills through internal and external training.
• Work in a fast-paced, regulated environment to improve patient outcomes.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Medical Engineering

Bioengineering

Product Engineering

Materials Science

Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

At Johnson & J&J,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 & J&J 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 & J&J, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:

Biomedical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Duration: 2-year programme

Location: Leeds

Sector: Medical Devices

Position Summary

Whether you are a recent graduate starting your career or chose to pursue a degree later in your career, our Technical Graduate Programme offers you the opportunity to become a leader in your chosen field. It gives you the tools, experience and exposure to begin your engineering journey with confidence and accelerate your growth.

J&J MedTech offers the world’s largest portfolio of orthopaedic and neurological products and services, designed to advance patient care and deliver clinical and economic value globally. Driven by a desire to help people return to active and fulfilling lives, we bring surgeons and healthcare providers together to create value by increasing patient satisfaction, improving clinical outcomes and reducing costs.

Being at the forefront of innovation and development enables us to maintain our position as one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. Our engineers and scientists make an important contribution to our organisation and help shape the future of healthcare through their work.

As an Engineering Graduate, you will join the J&J MedTech team in Leeds. The Leeds campus is a world-leading orthopaedic development and manufacturing facility, designed to stimulate innovation, communication and collaboration so that we can advance medical device solutions that deliver value for healthcare systems and improve people’s lives. You will be part of a team focused on developing and manufacturing joint reconstruction implants for the hip and knee, including the surgical processes and instruments used during surgery. You will work across our R&D, Quality, Operations and Manufacturing teams, developing your understanding of products and processes currently available on the market and gaining broad insight into the processes that drive the efficiency of our business.

Throughout the programme, you will have opportunities to develop yourself and your skills through continuing professional development, using internal J&J courses and selected external courses, such as LinkedIn Learning, that can provide internationally recognised qualifications. Engineering and science graduates are also encouraged and supported to join a professional development scheme leading to membership of a professional institution. You will receive training in new leadership and technical skills, alongside opportunities to apply your business knowledge in an ambitious manufacturing and development environment. This opportunity will help you take your career further.

Programme Summary

• A dynamic, two-year Engineering Graduate Development Programme with rotations across Design & Development, Manufacturing, Quality and Operations, providing exposure to the full product lifecycle from concept to commercial manufacture.
• Opportunities to collaborate with design, manufacturing and quality engineers, clinicians and other technical experts to develop innovative orthopaedic products and processes.
• Hands-on involvement in projects spanning product design, verification and validation, process development, manufacturing optimisation, design for manufacture, design transfer and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to take ownership of and lead project work with support from your supervisors and team.
• Potential to undertake internal development programmes and gain externally recognised qualifications.
• The opportunity to work in a fast-paced, technologically advanced corporate environment where engineering innovation directly contributes to improved patient outcomes.
• A programme focused on developing well‑rounded engineers who can build successful careers in medical device product development, manufacturing, quality and technical leadership within a highly regulated environment.
• A commitment to engineering and professional development through our mentor and buddy schemes.

Requirements of the Role

You must have graduated within the last 2 years with at least a bachelor’s degree in one of the following engineering or scientific disciplines, or a related discipline:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Engineering
• Bioengineering
• Product Engineering
• Materials Science
• Manufacturing Engineering

Degree qualification at 2:1 or above.

Key Skills and Competencies

You may have demonstrated these competencies through education, project work, work experience or life experience.

• Excellent teamwork skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Intellectual curiosity
• A proactive approach to achieving success
• The drive to shape an inclusive and equitable working culture
• A strong desire to work in orthopaedics
• Eligibility to work permanently in the UK

On-site Assessment Centres are planned for 1 and 9 December 2026.

• Discretionary bonus and merit will be offered based on performance.