Senior NPI Engineer- Mechanical

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Job Function:
Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:
Process Engineering

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Senior NPI Engineer - Mechanical.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at ;br>
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical contact and manufacturing engineering liaison between internal product development teams and external suppliers/contract manufacturers.
• Collaborate with design teams to provide DfX (manufacturing, assembly) feedback for system enclosures, plastic and sheet metal parts
• Create, validate, and document manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures for new products mechanical sub-assemblies working with external manufacturing partners/supplier
• Partner with R&D and suppliers to conduct risk assessments (FMEAs) and create process validation and qualification plans (MVP, IQ/OQ/PQ) for supplier execution.
• Prepare assembly instructions, BOMs, and process documentation
• Support incoming inspection teams as a technical expert to troubleshoot mechanical assemblies and system build failures during the NPI phase.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required (masters degree preferred) in mechanical engineering or related fields
• At least 5+ years of experience as a mechanical design/test engineer in NPI role, preferably with a systems background in robotics, automotive, or medical device
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Catea, Fusion360), FEA analysis, and GD&T.
• Demonstrated experience developing process validation plans, including IQ/OQ/PQ protocols/reports required. Experience designing and executing Gauge R&R studies preferred
• Working with suppliers and EMS/CM partners highly preferred
• Strong leadership, cross-functional communication, and proactive problem-solving
• Knowledge of FDA 21CFR820/821 and ISO 13485 requirements
• Working knowledge of SAP a plus
• Willingness to travel within US and International 10-15% of the time.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $94,000 - $151,800.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401k).This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year. Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year. Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year. Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - This job posting is anticipated to close on March 19, 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on ;br>
Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Agile Decision Making, Coaching, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Critical Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Problem Solving, Process Control, Process Engineering, Product Costing, Product Improvements, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy, Validation Testing, Vendor Selection