This job posting is anticipated to close on Aug 22 2026. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
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:
QualityJob Sub Function:
R&D/Scientific QualityJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:
About MedTech
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
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 Design Quality Engineer I position.
This role will support the Design Quality Engineering Group for the Trauma, Extremities, Craniomaxillofacial (CMF), and Animal Health businesses with the objective of launching and sustaining orthopaedic implants and associated instrumentation. This position contributes directly to product development, innovation, and lifecycle support by applying technical knowledge to ensure product performance, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role offers the opportunity to influence next‑generation solutions that improve patient outcomes while collaborating across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams.
You will be responsible for:
- Product development and life cycle management activities related to the Trauma and CMF business.
- Leading product realization planning activities for new projects and previously launched products, including conducting formal technical design reviews throughout the phases of the product realization process, supporting design verification/validation activities including mechanical testing, tolerance analyses, design rationales, and surgeon based anatomical labs.
- Applying statistical methods and design excellence tools to design verification and validation activities.
- Supporting risk management activities including planning, design & clinical risk management, production risk management, and overall risk benefit reporting.
- Working closely with suppliers on the qualification of new parts and processes and supporting transfer to manufacturing activities both in product development and base businesses, and leading the cascade of critical to quality features to downstream manufacturing and quality processes.
- Supporting product life cycle management activities such as design changes and cost improvement initiatives.
- Providing leadership in all areas of the Quality System, including, but not limited to corrective & preventive actions, product complaints, post market surveillance, nonconforming materials, risk management, and audit support functions.
- Communicating effectively at all levels within Quality, as well as with departments such as Product Development, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Marketing.
- Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
- Knowing and following all laws and policies that apply to one's job, and maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, ethics, and compliance at all times.
- Following regulations and standards and diligently participating in our compliance program-related activities
- Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Performing other duties assigned as needed.
Qualifications / Requirements:
Education
- Education: B.S. in Engineering and/or in a Technical Science is required
Experience and Skills
Required:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a GMP and/or ISO regulated industry is required (this includes internships, co-ops, practical experience).
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
- Travel: Up to 10% (domestic), as needed
- Language: English (fluent)
Preferred:
- New product development experience or previous experience in a medical device or a healthcare field
- Working knowledge of QSR (21 CFR 820) and ISO (13485, 14971) quality requirements
- Blueprint literacy including GD&T
- Knowledge of process and design excellence tools is strongly preferred, Certification is a plus
- Excellent problem solving, decision-making, and root cause analysis skills
- Interpersonal skills that foster conflict resolution as it relates to technical situations
- Embraces collaboration, change, risk-based decision making and flexibility
- Self-motivated to take action.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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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