Job Function: Supply Chain Engineering
Job Sub Function: Process Engineering
Job Category:Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America
Job Description:We are searching for the best talent for Experienced Supplier Engineer.
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.
About CardiovascularFueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech
We are searching for the best talent for an Experienced Supplier Engineer.Purpose: The
Experienced SupplierEngineer serves as J&J MedTech's primary technical contact with US-based External Manufacturing (EM) Suppliers, leads product development team's supplier initiatives, second source critical suppliers, and establishes "Quality at the Source" programs with key partners. This role is a key technical resource for the company's continued growth and is a great opportunity for someone to make a difference at one of the fastest-growing medical technology companies, focused on recovering hearts and saving lives.
You will be responsible for:- Serve as the primary technical point of contact with External CM and OEM suppliers who provide sub-assemblies, finished device assembly, sterilization coordination and/or final packaging.
- Lead efforts at suppliers to drive them for continuous improvement activities leading to yield and quality improvements using data driven approach and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Drive suppliers to perform process constraints analysis and develop capacity increase plans based on Abiomed delivery forecasting using a risk-based approach.
- Engage with design engineers at early stages of development projects to review specifications and drawings; suggest and evaluate different potential manufacturing methods.
- Utilize project management tools and skills to set milestone targets with suppliers and track and report out on deliverables.
- Collaborate with internal cross functional teams and suppliers to determine qualification deliverables including: Process Validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), Inspection Reports, Gage R&R, and Process Capability Analysis while offering appropriate support where needed.
- Act as a technical partner with internal incoming inspection teams to assess non-conformances and collaborate with suppliers to perform root cause investigations.
- Support product development projects as a liaison responsible for supplier interactions and deliverables.
- Perform DFM activities by engaging suppliers early in development cycle to provide feedback for manufacturability improvements in the designs prior to production.
- Lead and manage supplier change notifications including but not limited to equipment, process or design changes.
- Collaborate with sourcing and development teams to determine criteria for supplier selection and supplier evaluation for new or second source projects.
Qualifications / Requirements:- Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, plastics engineering or related disciplines).
- 3+ years experience in professional field, medical device experience preferred.
- Demonstrated experience designing, improving or supporting manufacturing of multi-process manufacturing including but not limited to injection molding, extrusion and/or assembly.
- Preferred Knowledge of component assembly processes including gluing, press/snap fits, chemical bonding.
- Experience with conducting equipment and process validations.
- Proven knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Basic metrology skills, experience with calipers, gauge pins, vision system/optical comparator.
- Ability to prioritize & complete tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, and quality management and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Windchill, Oracle).
- Ability to travel up to 25% domestically; international travel as needed.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $79,000 - $127,650.
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401k).This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year. Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year. Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year. Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year. 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 Aug 21, 2026. 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.
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Required Skills: Preferred Skills:Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Emerging Technologies, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Supply Planning, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing
