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Quality Engineer, DePuy Synthes

Palm Beach Gardens, FL · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America We are searching for the best talent for Quality Engineer to join our DePuy Synthes Quality organization located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The ...

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As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for synthes in the United States is $65.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.43 and $100.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To excel as a Synthes, you need a background in biomedical engineering, mechanical assembly, and a thorough understanding of orthopedic implant technologies, usually supported by relevant technical training or certifications. Familiarity with medical device manufacturing tools, CAD design software, and compliance systems such as ISO 13485 is often required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong problem-solving abilities help you navigate quality control and communication within multidisciplinary teams. These skills are essential for ensuring the reliability, quality, and safety of critical medical devices used in healthcare.

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A typical day as a Synthes involves assembling and inspecting orthopedic implants and instruments, following strict quality assurance protocols and industry standards. You may collaborate closely with engineers, quality control professionals, and regulatory teams to troubleshoot issues or improve production efficiency. Responsibilities often include documenting assembly processes, performing routine tests, and ensuring compliance with medical device regulations. Working as part of a larger manufacturing team, you play a vital role in creating safe, high-quality products that directly impact patient care. Continuous learning and adapting to evolving technologies are also important aspects of the job.

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A Synthes job typically refers to a role at DePuy Synthes, a medical device company specializing in orthopedic and surgical solutions. Positions at Synthes can range from engineering and manufacturing to sales and clinical support. Employees often work with cutting-edge medical technologies, such as implants and surgical instruments, to improve patient outcomes. Jobs may require expertise in biomechanics, sales, or regulatory compliance, depending on the role.

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Quality Engineer, DePuy Synthes

Johnson & Johnson

Palm Beach Gardens, FL • On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Johnson & Johnson rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 100 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 71 rated pharmaceutical


Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Quality Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Quality Engineer to join our DePuy Synthes Quality organization located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

The Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies have been working to make surgery better for more than a century. With substantial breadth and depth in surgical technologies, orthopedic and interventional solutions, we aspire to improve and enhance medical care for people worldwide. Together, we are working to shape the future of health through differentiated products and services.

Our rapidly growing Velys Enabling Tech Operation is in need of a Quality Engineer who provides overall quality assurance leadership of on-site manufacturing areas. Ensures manufacturing areas are meeting good manufacturing practices, international organization for standardization and any other applicable standards. This position is focused on the support of New Product Introduction and Value Improvement projects implementation to the PBG Site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides comprehensive quality support for daily manufacturing activity.
  • Manages the initiation, containment, investigation, disposition and closure of Non-Conformances in the PBG and WPB MAKE Sites.
  • Performs and/or supports CAPA records, including risk assessment, root cause investigation, corrective and preventive actions and effectiveness monitoring.
  • Utilizes industry and process excellence standards on a moderately complex level in daily quality operations, including good manufacturing practices (GMP), equipment engineering system (EES), and international organization for standardization (ISO).
  • Addresses or escalates product and process complaints.
  • Evaluates contract manufacturer performance metrics and supports management reviews.
  • Conducts audits of all quality system categories to assess compliance to process excellence standards.
  • Implements comprehensive measurement systems to monitor effectiveness of quality and reliability systems to identify, bracket, correct and prevent defects, demonstrating continuous improvement to man.
  • Facilitates technical issues for manufacturing processes that are to be transferred to satellite facilities.

Qualifications

Education:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required. Degrees in Engineering, Life Science, or related field is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

  • A minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience or internships.
  • Experience working in regulated industries
  • This position will require relevant experience working in manufacturing/operations.
  • In-depth knowledge of product/process Risk Management (MDSAP, MDD, MDR, FDA and ISO standards)
  • Experience and a proven track record of implementing appropriate risk mitigation

Preferred:

  • Advanced knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Understanding of the NPI (New Product Introduction) process

Other:

  • This position will require less than 10% travel

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.


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.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers. Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Customer Centricity, Data Savvy, Document Management, Execution Focus, Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP), Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Process Control, Process Improvements, Quality Control (QC), Quality Services, Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Supervision, Supply Planning, Technologically Savvy

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