Associate Development Engineer

About the role

DePuy Synthes is looking for a driven Associate Development Engineer to join the Hip New Product Development Team, based out of Warsaw, IN or Leeds, United Kingdom. You will work closely with a multi-functional group of engineers to design and develop new implants and surgical instruments to advance the state of the art in hip surgery.

Under direct supervision, the Associate Development Engineer is responsible for the design and development of new products which have limited scope and complexity, supporting departmental and DePuy Synthes goals and objectives. From feasibility through commercialization, you will focus on manufacturability, support the engineering team in defining design attributes, and transfer the product design to production.

This role suits an individual looking to start their career as an Engineer in an R&D role within the Medical Devices sector, with the opportunity to work with a diverse range of products in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that has a direct impact on the customers and patients that use our products.

Responsibilities

• Generate design concepts and prototypes, perform design evaluations (such as tolerance analysis, FEA, simulated use testing, etc.), create risk analysis documentation, and support the development of product verification/validation plans and testing.
• Work with the design team, manufacturing engineering, and suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability, then collaborate with Supply Chain partners to transfer those designs into the production environment.
• Work with Project Management to define timelines for development activities and provide regular updates on the status of those activities.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of our product lines and detailed knowledge of various musculoskeletal pathologies.
• Operate with a high level of teamwork across multiple functions and geographies, with proven analytical problem solving, decision-making skills, and effective collaboration at all levels within the business.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering subject is required.
• 0–2 years of work experience required.
• Engineering design, development, and analysis skills.
• Ability to interface effectively with project teams, management, and surgeons.
• Strong project management and communication skills, with a proven track record of leading a variety of development projects through to completion is desirable.
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts, ideas, and knowledge to other individuals, surgeons, customers, and/or teams, and work effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage a varied workload.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrates an understanding of basic engineering and scientific principles; implements principles with guidance.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and may participate in the creation and/or revision of computer-generated 2D/3D engineering solid models and drawings in accordance with company standards, including familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and weld specifications.
• Develops a basic awareness of the concepts of Design Excellence (e.g., Functional Product Map, Voice of the Customer (VOC), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Multidirectional Product Plans, Thought Maps, etc.).
• Understands concept generation, technical feasibility, and design engineering techniques; is familiar with prototyping techniques.
• Consults with manager to address issues and situations as they occur; includes appropriate stakeholders in the decision-making process; makes decisions for basic situations.
• Possesses a knowledge of simple engineering calculations or simulations to verify detail design and minimize physical testing.
• Possesses a basic understanding of materials (surgical instrument materials and biomaterials), with the ability to propose a rationale of appropriate selection criteria.

Additional Information

This position may require up to 10% travel, both domestic and international. The role will be based in either Warsaw, IN or Leeds, UK.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate its Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements (including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies), 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.

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $64,000.00 – $102,350.00. 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.

Benefits

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 (48 hours for employees who reside in Colorado; 56 hours for employees who reside in Washington)
• 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 period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year