Supplier Development Engineer Co-Op

Johnson & Johnson Innovation; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer Co-op to join our Supplier Engineering Team in Danvers, MA. This roles focuses on standardizing defect characterization, supplier liaison activities, and driving quality improvements across the supply chain.

The candidate will support manufacturing capacity projects, manage obsolescence, and contribute to design for manufacturing initiatives while gaining hands-on experience with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Masters or Undergraduate in Engineering, Manufacturing or Supply Chain.
• Understanding of manufacturing process, supplier management, and planning.
• Knowledge of lean, six sigma, kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• Familiarity with project management terms and concepts; ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support standardization of manufacturing defect characterization at incoming inspection to reduce defect occurrence.
• Assist in product development projects and liaise for new supplier requirements.
• Contribute to 'Quality at the Source' program to increase yields at supplier facility.
• Drive capacity projects to meet manufacturing and business needs.
• Proactively manage component obsolescence and risk mitigation with suppliers.
• Support transfer of product improvements into production using DFM principles.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication

Project management concepts

Lean/ Six Sigma/ Kaizen

Timely task execution

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Supply Chain (Junior or Senior)

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

Job Sub Function:

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Job Category:

Career Program

All Job Posting Locations:

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Supplier Development Engineer Co-op to join our Supplier Engineering 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 breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity.

Requirements:

• Support standardization of manufacturing defect characterization at incoming inspection to drive down long term defect occurrence and improve overall identification
• Support product development projects and serve as liaison for actions associated with new supplier requirements
• Assist in the "Quality at the Source" program with the objective of increasing yields at the supplier and qualifying quality inspections at the supplier facility
• Drive capacity projects to meet manufacturing and business needs
• Proactively manage component obsolescence
• Drive second source projects; continuously monitor risk of the existing suppliers /components and define risk mitigation plans
• Support the transfer of product improvements into production utilizing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Lead analysis of defective components in Incoming Inspection and work with vendors to resolve
• Manage supplier process validation activities by applying a risk-based approach
• Implement continuous improvement within supply chain

Qualifications:

• Student pursuing a Masters or Undergraduate (Senior or Junior) in Engineering, Manufacturing or Supply Chain focus.
• Understanding of manufacturing process, supplier management, and planning
• Knowledge of lean, six sigma, kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives desired
• Familiarity with project management terms and concepts, ability to prioritize tasks is a plus
• Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively and frequently
• Execute tasks in a timely manner without direct supervision
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We will not be able to provide any sponsorship 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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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$23.50/hr to $52.50/hr

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The expected pay range for this position is between $23.50 per hour and $52.50 per hour but will be based on candidate's program year, discipline, degree and/or experience.

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

This job posting is anticipated to close on [6/25/2027].

The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.