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DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson is the largest, most comprehensive orthopedic and neurological business in the world. DePuy Synthes offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of technology, devices, services and programs in the areas of joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, neurological, cranio-maxillofacial, power tools and biomaterials. Our broad array of inspired, innovative and high-quality offerings, help advance the health and wellbeing of people around the world.

This role supports manufacturing operations in the areas of process development, validation, machine programming, machinery & equipment acquisition, manufacturing layout, continuous improvement, and other duties associated with engineering support of production.

Main Responsibilities

• Support of quality improvement initiatives for the continuous improvement of processes
• Supports improvements to manufacturing operations and implementing new technologies including development of processes, researching current and emerging technologies, and evaluating process quality, cost, capacity and capability alternatives.
• Supports the needs of assigned manufacturing area in terms of meeting the requirements for quality standards and compliant documentation, capacity, product availability and cost.
• Supports implementation of equipment design and development, testing of materials, preparation of specifications and operator instructions, process studies, investigations, root cause analysis, problem solving and report or presentation preparation.
• Performs assignments designed to continue the development of professional work knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks, project management, statistical analysis and presentation of data and technical writing.
• Leads engineering projects that are less complex, either technically or with a small crossfunctional team.
• Leads and participates in projects including developing and executing to the plan, and schedule and meeting the goals and objectives of the project. Tracks costs, prepares status reports, conducts meetings, and documents and communicates progress to management.
• Leads and participates in investigations, develops plans and executes tasks to solve process problems including Nonconformances (NC), complaint investigations, audit observations and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Provides day to day support to production such as, but not limited to Power Tools, Biomaterials, finishing, packaging etc. as required.
• Writes and executes engineering studies and process validation protocols and summary reports (Installation Qualification, Operation Qualification, Performance Qualification, Computer Software Validation and Test Method Validation).
• Identifies and implements process improvements for existing manufacturing processes utilizing appropriate engineering principles and standard strategies as e.g. Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Supports new equipment acquisition efforts including user requirement specifications, machine selection, installation, validation, employee training, and other related equipment responsibilities as required.
• Develops and implements manufacturing and inspection procedures.
  

Who we are looking for

• Experience working in an FDA and European regulatory environment preferred.
• Very good command of English and German language skills.
• Minimum 1 years of experience in manufacturing and/or engineering is required.
• Previous experience working in a regulated industry, such as Medical Device is preferred.
• Six Sigma or Lean Sigma certification or 2 years of experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills, such as the use of Microsoft Office, Minitab, and databases.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Participates in and understands compliance related activities pertaining to the job assignment including compliance with the Quality System Regulation (QSR), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and applicable Work Instructions.
• Follows all laws and policies as they apply to one's job and maintains the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and compliance at all times.
• Supports and operates in a proactive safety environment.

This job based in Oberdorf BL, Switzerland is available from 01.01.2025 and will initially be limited to 31.12.2025. If you are interested in working for a global leading health care company in a challenging role, then send us your application in English today. Or give us a call if you have any questions!