DFI Specialist

About the role

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics 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.

DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world’s largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter—establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for presenting business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level and ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Work with NPD and LCM project teams to advise on design for inspection requirements.
• Collaborate using DFI tools as the SME for inspection, GD&T, gage design, and automated inspection technologies, along with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes to help drive the DFI discussion during internal and external drawing reviews.
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve quality issues applying basic research and analysis techniques.
• Function as a technical resource and “go-to” person regarding quality issues with their specific area.
• Recommend new inspection methods as required.
• Apply knowledge and expertise to conduct training on inspection methods.
• Program and run automated inspection equipment (CMM, Keyence, Sylvac, etc.).
• Work independently to complete routine and complex inspections using applicable technical documents to verify product and services conform to quality and other engineering and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Work with external vendors (travel as needed) to qualify automated and non-automated inspection methods per local procedures.

Requirements

• Ensure Inspectability of all dimensions.
• Review GD&T and evaluate inspection requirements.
• Feature criticality and gage requirements.
• Accurate use of GD&T.
• Provide input to project teams on alternative design structure to accommodate inspection.
• Provide guidance on inspection methods.
• Evaluate tolerance vs. Inspection Technique and equipment.
• Ensure accurate layout of dimensions.
• Verifying Datum Structure.
• Accurate and Repeatable.
• Relates to the GD&T.
• Ensure drawings stand on their own without interpretation of intent.
• Ensure drawing views are accurate per internal and industry drawing standards.
• Ensure all features are dimensioned fully and accurately.

Skills

• Agility Jumps.
• Business Behavior.
• Coaching.
• Compliance Management.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Database Backup.
• Data Savvy.
• Disruptive Innovations.
• Issue Escalation.
• Problem Solving.
• Process Oriented.
• Product Improvements.
• Quality Control (QC).
• Quality Control Testing.
• Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Quality Standards.
• Regulatory Environment.
• Report Writing.

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $92,000.00 - $148,350.00.

Benefits

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.

• 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 period.
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.