Associate Quality Engineer // Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time... inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace research and science - bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world. We have more than 260 operating companies in more than 60 countries employing approximately 134,000 people. Our worldwide headquarters is in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA.

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.

The Associate Quality Engineer conducts assignments involving specific phases of engineering projects. This includes design, development, manufacturing, and maintenance under general supervision. The incumbent utilizes Quality Engineering tools and principles to improve products and processes throughout their lifecycle. You will use risk management to prevent failure modes and improve process capability while supporting base business processes.

This position is a 100% role, split with 50% based in Zuchwil and 50% based in Selzach.

• Support quality improvement initiatives and process characterizations.
• Review the effectiveness of improvement tools such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Lean techniques.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as QSRs and ISO 13485.
• Provide support during internal and external audits.
• Conduct periodic line audits to assess production controls.
• Support new product introduction as part of design transfer.+1Conduct investigations and documentation for non-conformances, CAPAs, and customer complaints.
• Support the collection and presentation of quality metrics.
• Approve IQ, OQ, PQ, TMV, or software validation.
• Collect data and conduct statistical analysis for process improvements.
• Assess risk mitigation techniques for consistency with product classification and defect frecuency

• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree is required, preferably in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Generally requires 0-2 years of related experience.Knowledge of product and process Risk Management regarding FDA and ISO standards is required.
• Technical training in Statistics, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.
• A good technical understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes is required.
• Understanding of the New Product Introduction process and Process Validation expertise is preferred.
• Experience working in both FDA and European regulatory environments is preferred.
• Relevant experience working in manufacturing or operations is required.
• Very good German skills are required for German-speaking sites.
• Very good English skills are required.The ability to perform hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving is preferred.

This role based in Selzach&Zuchwil, Switzerland is limited for 12 months. If you are interested in working for a global leading health care company in a challenging role, then send us your application today.