OpEx Engineering Co-Op: Lean Process Improvement

6942-ABIOMED Inc. Legal Entity; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineering Co-Op to join the OpEx Team in Danvers, MA. The role focuses on implementing lean practices and coaching teams to apply OpEx tools on the shop floor.

As a student on this program, you will gain hands-on experience with 5S, standard work, visual management, and cross-functional Kaizen events, while contributing to continuous improvement and culture change across sites.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Interest in leading Kaizen workshops with cross-functional teams.

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

Skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Workshop facilitation

Education

Student pursuing degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

5S

Kanban

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineering Co-Op to join the OpEx Team in Danvers, MA. The role focuses on implementing lean practices and coaching teams to apply OpEx tools on the shop floor.

As a student on this program, you will gain hands-on experience with 5S, standard work, visual management, and cross-functional Kaizen events, while contributing to continuous improvement and culture change across sites.