Development Engineer | J&J MedTech | Orthopaedics | Leeds

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Johnson & Johnson MedTech Orthopaedics is seeking a Development Engineer based in Leeds.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone Orthopaedics company operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies as may be required regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position it is anticipated that following conclusion of the transaction you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes programs policies and benefit that case details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

About Orthopaedics

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology were developing the next generation of smarter less invasive more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics Ready to join a team thats reimagining how we heal Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports extremities and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at Purpose

Working within the NPD (New Product Development) Team. You will be working alongside other specialists responsible for providing technical R&D support for new product introductions in the market. Development Engineers play a vital role as a core member of the new product development team. They are responsible for working closely with design engineers quality engineers manufacturing associates and suppliers throughout all phases of the product development lifecycle. The development engineer is critical in influencing the design for manufacture defining the design attributes and transferring the product design to manufacturing. This role will collaborate with internal team members and outside manufacturing partners to drive the development & qualification of the new product introductions.

Purpose of the role

Activities would include design inputs and outputs management materials selection and biocompatibility risk management and verification & validation activities.

Other typical responsibilities include supporting product testing with protocol and test method development.

A high level of teamwork across multiple functions and geographies will be required. Proven analytical problem solving and decision-making skills are needed alongside effective collaboration at all levels within the business.

Support the development of multiple new product codes with differing technology across external supply base.

Collaborate with the design team to provide DFX (manufacturing assembly and cost) input and enable translation of product design inputs to product and process outputs.

Development and qualification of complex tolerance analysis for product assemblies.

Process characterizations DOEs and optimizations using statistical techniques.

What to expect:

Activities would include design inputs and outputs management materials selection and biocompatibility risk management and verification & validation activities.

Other typical responsibilities include supporting product testing with protocol and test method development.

A high level of teamwork across multiple functions and geographies will be required. Proven analytical problem solving and decision-making skills are needed alongside effective collaboration at all levels within the business.

Support the development of multiple new product codes with differing technology across external supply base.

Collaborate with the design team to provide DFX (manufacturing assembly and cost) input and enable translation of product design inputs to product and process outputs.

Development and qualification of complex tolerance analysis for product assemblies.

Process characterizations DOEs and optimizations using statistical techniques.

Who are we looking for

A bachelors degree (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering subject is required a relevant masters degree is preferred

Experience in a Product Development role is required

Engineering design development and analysis skills

Strong project management and communication skills with a proven track record of leading a variety of development projects through to completion is desirable for the role.

Expertise in the delivery of design history file generation and associated documentation such as technical reports test reports and risk management.

Applied Process Excellence/ Design Excellence LEAN and Value Engineering experience formal Green Belt/Black Belt Certification is an advantage.

Analytical simulation skills with practical use of Matlab or Ansys software being advantageous.

Own the resolution of complex engineering and manufacturing problems utilizing advanced CAD techniques rapid and conventional prototyping and other available technologies.

Experience working in new product development projects and partnering with design teams

This position may require up to 10% travel both domestic and international. This position will be based in Leeds UK.

This role would suit an individual looking to further their career as an Engineer in an R&D role within the Medical Devices sector. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of products in a dynamic fast paced environment in a role that has a direct impact on the customers and patients that use our addition to developing solutions to treat patient needs we are also passionate about wider social responsibilities. We are responsible to the communities in which we live and work and committed to supporting good works and charities. You are encouraged to support various CSR initiatives such as STEM engagement events with local schools and colleges and fund-raising activities in support of good causes.

What type of mark will YOU make

By joining Johnson & Johnson MedTech you will find boundless opportunities to craft your path & amplify your impact inside & outside our walls. And with our commitment to be the worlds healthiest workforce you can strengthen your body as well and your mind. When you work at Johnson & Johnson you can touch over a Billion lives worldwide every day. And when you apply your talent to our collective purpose theres no end to the lasting impact we can make together. And that changes everything.

Whats in it for YOU

Its important to us that you feel you can bring your whole self to work; at Johnson & Johnson we provide an environment for you to fulfil your career aspirations as well as promoting your physical and mental wellbeing. As part of our offering you will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as benefits that can be tailored to what is valuable to you throughout different stages of your life. Examples of this include online Digital GP private healthcare Retail Vouchers Discounted & Subsidised Gym memberships and you can get to support community projects as part of our global Corporate Social Responsibility programme.

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