Technician, Manufacturing Innovation

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Job Category:

Business Enablement/Support

All Job Posting Locations:

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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 plans. In 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.

DePuy Synthes (DPS) is recruiting for a Technician within the Joints Platform - Manufacturing Innovation team. This role will be located in Raynham, MA.

DePuy Synthes, the Orthopedics Company of Johnson & Johnson provides one of the most comprehensive orthopedics portfolios in the world. DePuy Synthes solutions, in specialties including joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, are designed to advance patient care while delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide. For more information, visit www.depuysynthes.com.

About the role

Are you passionate about turning innovative ideas into real-world manufacturing excellence? This role is for a Technician working in the Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D Printing space, which includes (but are not limited to) the additive processes and any relevant pre and post processing of the components (e.g. support removal, Hot Isostatic Pressing, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

Fleet Operation - Accountable for the safe, efficient operation of the additive-manufacturing asset fleet. Hands-on in the delivery of agreed development and experimental programs on time and within resource targets - you are responsible for running the fleet of AM/3DP machines and post-processing equipment! Maintain rigorous QHSE compliance, detail operational performance, and drive improvements to uptime, throughput and resource utilization.

Fleet Availability - Responsible for ensuring maximum equipment availability and readiness across the fleet. Manage preventative and corrective maintenance, routine calibration and servicing activities for machines and associated facility systems. Coordinate external service providers and contractors when specialist support is required. Own inventory planning and procurement for consumables, spare parts, tooling and raw materials to support uninterrupted operations.

Process Industrialization - Responsible for equipment deployment and commissioning, including installation qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) where required. Implement root-cause adjustments and controls to achieve consistent, production-grade processes. Establish process controls, monitoring, and continuous improvement plans to sustain product quality and yield.

Improvement Mentality - Apply modern agile management and rapid-innovation methodologies to continuously identify, prioritize, and act on improvement opportunities. Lead fast, data-driven changes and scale successful pilots, ensuring all activities remain fully compliant with applicable regulatory requirements.

Support, Collaboration & Governance - Provide specialized technical support to existing initiatives within the business, working collaboratively with multi-functional teams to resolve challenges and streamline operations.

Experience, skills & proficiencies required:

• Qualification or Equivalent Experience in the field of Engineering, Science, Manufacturing, Production and/or Operations Management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Passionate about leading significant change initiatives that have delivered breakthrough results for an organization.
• Strong customer relationship management, with an ability to understand and address client frustrations and spot opportunities.
• Proven business experience required, with experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Deep understanding of Additive Manufacturing processes, technologies, and innovation ecosystems is desirable.
• Experience with 3D modelling software (such as Siemens NX, Materialize Magics, 3DXPERT, DMP control, etc.), slicing software and machine controller software related to 3D Systems printers and related technologies would be highly desirable.
• Proficiency of GD&T, the ASME Y12.5M 1994 standards, root cause analysis tools and problem-solving techniques would be an advantage.

Other Requirements:

• Works and communicates well with others in a team environment.
• Participates in and understands all compliance related activities pertaining to the role.
• Follows all local laws and policies and maintains the highest levels of integrity, ethics and compliance always.
• Follows appropriate safety practices in order to prevent accidents to self or others.
• Demonstrates history of positive communication skills showing courtesy, tact, and understanding in interactions with co-workers, even under stressful circumstances.

Benefits

You will be joining a team that is passionate about innovating and using existing capabilities and technologies in innovative ways to deliver significant positive impact, to the organization and people working within it. We love innovating in manufacturing to improve safety, quality, financial performance and the delivery capability of the business! We are also:

• Committed to caring
• Responsible to our communities
• Ready to apply our knowledge and know-how
• Unique in our background and experiences
• The drivers of our own success
• Passionate about doing what’s right

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.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Agile Manufacturing, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Communication, Data Gathering and Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Document Management, Goal Attainment, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management, Issue Escalation, Plant Operations, Problem Solving, Process Control, Quality Auditing, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Report Writing, Time Management

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$66,000.00 - $106,260.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).



This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.



Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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