Senior MTO Design Engineer

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Mechanical Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description:

Position: Senior MTO Design Engineer

Reporting to: MTO Value Stream Leader

Location: Leeds, UK

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at

Job Position Summary

Imagine your next role being part of our Make to Order (MTO) team within Johnson & Johnson MedTech supply chain operations in Leeds, UK. You will be working in the position of senior design engineer, leading the design of patient specific implants and instruments.

The responsibilities & the impact you will have:

• Own the design and case management of customised patient-specific implants & instruments using CNC and 3D printing technologies.
• Complete technical assignments related to patient-specific orthopaedic devices, such as constructing CAD assemblies, manufacturing, and process drawings, as well as the creation of manufacturing Routes and Bill of Materials.
• Engage with workshop staff to ensure that designs are manufacturable, correctly packaged, sterilized and shipped according to specifications and within the agreed timeframe.
• Coordinate with planning, purchasing & commercial teams to address issues related to material delivery and work-in-progress (WIP) from sub-contract vendors.
• Foster relationships with DePuy Synthes Sales Account Managers for case management.
• Develop and lead documentation authoring for Technical Files in accordance with device regulations.
• Uphold all aspects of the quality system in relation to the manufacture and supply of patient-specific medical device products.
• Assist in project management tasks and facilitate updates to documents and product codes.
• Manage and create ERP data in relation to custom devices.

We would love to hear from you, if you have the following requirements:

• 4- 6 years experience in working as a design engineer, preferably from a medical device industry, or similar industries
• Hold a degree in engineering or scientific subject area such as Medical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or Product Design.
• CAD experience, particularly Siemens NX, is crucial
• Good working knowledge of technical engineering drawings and GD&T
• Clear, concise communication skills
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Proactive, hardworking, and positive with a team mentality.
• Ability to work independently with a creative approach.
• Skilled in planning and coordinating multiple tasks/projects.
• Adaptable to a range of work assignments.
• Quality and compliance focused.
• Decisive and comfortable with critical decision-making.
• Pragmatic problem solver.
• Open and supportive of change

This is what awaits YOU at J&J:

This is an opportunity to work within groundbreaking MedTech and to be a member of a Johnson & Johnson company, with an excellent record in employee continuous professional development and business improvement.

We are passionate about our work; we play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines and care deeply about our customers and communities. At Johnson & Johnson our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers.

Whether you're one of the 1000+ people who work here, or you're considering joining the team, we offer:

• An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
• Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
• Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education
• Excellent Benefits