Supplier Development Engineer Co‑Op

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer Co‑Op to join its Supplier Engineering Team in Danvers. The role supports manufacturing defect standardization, product development, and supply‑chain improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Support standardization of manufacturing defect characterization at incoming inspection to reduce long‑term defect occurrence.
• Assist product development projects and act as liaison for new supplier requirements.
• Drive capacity projects, manage component obsolescence, and lead second‑source risk mitigation.
• Lead analysis of defective components in Incoming Inspection and work with vendors to resolve issues.
• Manage supplier process validation activities using a risk‑based approach and implement continuous improvement within the supply chain.

Required profile

• Student pursuing a Master’s or Undergraduate (Senior or Junior) degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier management, and planning.
• Familiarity with lean, six sigma, kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, communicate clearly, and execute without direct supervision.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Experience applying risk‑based validation approaches.