Production Engineering Coop

Johnson Johnson; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Production Engineering Co-op to join the Danvers, MA team. You will help design, develop, and validate manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures, working with Operations, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma methods, process documentation, and compliance with GMP/ISO standards, with opportunities to learn in a global medical device environment.

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 methods; Green Belt preferred.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of SAP is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, improvement, and validation of manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures.
• Contribute to daily production needs, defect reduction, productivity improvements, and product quality with cross-functional teams.
• Use Lean and Six Sigma tools to analyze process trends and identify optimization opportunities.
• Support production of new products and changes in coordination with Operations, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, GDP, FDA QSR, and ISO standards while documenting processes.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Green Belt

Microsoft Office

SAP

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree (pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.

Job Function:

Career Programs

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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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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