Production Engineering Co-op

Johnson Johnson; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Danvers, MA is seeking a Production Engineering Co-op to join the Production Engineering team. You will support the design, development, improvement, and validation of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures, contributing to daily production needs and product quality.

Work with global, cross-functional Operations, Product Development, and Quality Assurance teams to drive Lean initiatives, process yield improvements, and documentation in compliance with GMP and ISO

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering degree (Junior, Senior, or graduate student).
• Prior work experience is desired; medical device experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement; Green Belt preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, improvement, and validation of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures.
• Contribute to daily production needs, defect reduction, and productivity improvements with cross-functional teams.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to analyze trends and drive process performance.
• Assist with document control, validation plans, protocols, and reports.
• Ensure GMP, FDA QSR, and ISO standards compliance.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and stay current on developments related to Abiomed products.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Cross-functional teamwork

Data-driven decisions

SAP

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Engineering degree applicant

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Production Engineering Co-op to join the Production Engineering team in Danvers, MA

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/ .

Program Dates:

January 11, 2027 - June 25, 2027

Role Requirements:

The Production Engineering Co-op will support the design, development, improvement, and validation of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures. The role will contribute to daily production needs, defect reduction, productivity improvements, and product quality while working with global, cross-functional Operations, Product Development, and Quality Assurance teams.

• Support global process improvement, production-floor support, and production-transfer activities through recurring meeting coordination and attendance.
• Work in cross-functional teams that span global operations.
• Use Lean and Six Sigma tools to analyze process trends, communicate issues using a data-driven approach, and identify opportunities to improve process performance and yield.
• Support commercial production of new products, product changes, and enhancements in coordination with Operations, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.
• Support and enforce company goals, policies, and procedures, including Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Documentation Practices, FDA Quality System Regulation requirements, and applicable ISO standards.
• Assist with developing and maintaining process documentation, including assembly and test procedures, routers, travelers, bills of materials, process flows, and process FMEAs.
• Help execute process validations, including preparation of validation plans, protocols, and reports.
• Qualify and optimize processes and tooling through IQ/OQ/PQ, Gage R&R studies, process capability studies, and design of experiments.
• Participate in failure investigations and in the development and implementation of action plans addressing internal corrective actions and audit findings.
• Maintain accurate documentation of concepts, designs, and processes while staying current on medical, technical, and biomedical developments related to Abiomed products.
• Work with product development staff to ensure products under development are designed appropriately for manufacturing, testing, and inspection.

Qualifications:

• Junior, Senior, or graduate student pursuing an engineering degree.
• Prior work experience is desired; medical device experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methods; Green Belt certification is preferred.
• Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize work and complete tasks in a timely manner with limited direct supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of SAP is desired.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Employment sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
• 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.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, reli