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Launch your engineering career with our two-year Engineering Graduate Development Programme -comprising of four hands-on, six-month rotations designed to build the technical depth and commercial awareness you need to thrive.

You will:

• Rotate through four functions (such as, but not limited to; Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Production Operations, R&D, and Quality), gaining practical experience across the full product lifecycle.
• Own real projects that contribute to new process and product introductions, the improvement of existing products and change.
• Take on increasing responsibility, including project coordination, with support from rotation supervisors and an assigned mentor.
• Develop a broad skill set while proactively identifying opportunities to stretch your abilities and support business priorities. Match with mentors throughout the business and be given the opportunity to network cross-functionally.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Deliver rotation objectives and project tasks to agreed timelines, with guidance from your rotation supervisor.
• Contribute to product and process design, testing and continuous improvement activities.
• Support - and progressively lead - new product/process introduction and cross-functional project work.
• Follow quality, safety and compliance procedures; learn and apply the regulatory requirements relevant to each rotation.
• Proactively identify learning needs and engage fully in training, workshops and mentoring.
• Provide high-quality support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide cover or support to colleagues in related specialist roles as needed.
• Undertake other reasonable duties relevant to the programme and business needs.

Experience and Education:

Essential

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline, awarded within the last two years or completing prior to Sep 2027.
• Minimum 2:1 classification (or equivalent).
• Other qualifications and relevant work experience may also be considered.

Desirable

• Industrial placement, internship or hands-on project experience.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering principles to practical challenges.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Well-organised with good attention to detail and the ability to prioritise.
• Self-motivated, curious and adaptable - eager to learn across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Commitment to quality, compliance and ethical working.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Genuine interest in orthopaedics, medical devices and improving patient outcomes.

Desirable

• Exposure to product development, manufacturing, quality, production or continuous improvement environments.
• Experience with CAD, statistical/data-analysis or engineering problem-solving tools.
• Experience coordinating projects or working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Previous exposure to medical devices, healthcare or life sciences.
• Exposure and understanding of the use of AI tools to drive business efficiency.

Other

• Eligible to work in the UK on a permanent basis.

Please note the assessment process will include an Assessment Centre, currently planned for January/February 2027.

Join us and build your skills while working alongside experienced professionals in a global healthcare company.

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. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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