Digital Manufacturing IT Lead Analyst – Mendix, AI

Johnson & Johnson

. Drive digital transformation initiatives across the DePuy Synthes manufacturing network .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $94,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving digital transformation initiatives within manufacturing environments, leveraging Agile methodologies to translate business needs into scalable digital solutions. Proficient in managing feature backlogs, developing business requirements, and implementing AI-enabled solutions to optimize manufacturing processes.

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Digital TransformationAgile MethodologiesMendix Low-Code PlatformManufacturing SystemsArtificial Intelligence Use Cases

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Hard Skills

Business Requirements GatheringTechnical Solutions DevelopmentProcess MappingUser Acceptance TestingOperational KPIs Measurement

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementFacilitation SkillsThought Leadership

Tools & Technologies

MendixSiemens Opcenter MESAzureMicrosoft Power Platform

Industry Keywords

Digital ManufacturingSmart FactoryConnected WorkerRegulated EnvironmentsMedical Devices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCyber SecurityERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive digital transformation initiatives across the DePuy Synthes manufacturing network
Translate manufacturing business needs into scalable digital solutions
Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Data & Analytics, Architecture, Cybersecurity, and external partners
Identify digital transformation opportunities and develop business cases and value realization frameworks
Contribute to Digital Manufacturing and Smart Factory roadmaps
Serve as Business Technology Lead and Product Analyst for Mendix-based manufacturing applications
Elicit, document, refine, and prioritize business requirements using Agile methodologies
Translate business processes into user stories, process flows, MVPs, and technical requirements
Manage feature backlogs and partner with development teams
Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, data governance, and compliance requirements
Oversee application lifecycle activities, including enhancement, support, and retirement planning
Identify and prioritize AI use cases for manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain
Partner with Data Science and Engineering teams to design and deploy AI-enabled solutions
Lead requirements definition for manufacturing copilots, predictive maintenance, process optimization, intelligent document processing, knowledge management, root cause analysis, and shop floor digital assistants
Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions
Document current-state and future-state business processes
Develop business requirements, functional specifications, process maps, and acceptance criteria
Support user acceptance testing and deployment readiness activities
Measure and track business outcomes using operational KPIs
Provide thought leadership and consultation regarding digital manufacturing technologies
Support audit readiness and validation activities
Participate in architecture reviews and technology governance processes
Maintain documentation in accordance with J&J standards
Deliver digital manufacturing requirements, Mendix roadmaps and backlogs, AI use case portfolios, feature specifications, process maps, value realization metrics, UAT documentation, recommendations, dashboards, KPI reporting, and stakeholder updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Data Analytics, or related discipline
6+ years of experience in Information Technology, Manufacturing Systems, Digital Manufacturing, Supply Chain Systems, or related fields
Experience supporting manufacturing operations within regulated environments
Experience delivering technology solutions using Agile methodologies
Demonstrated experience gathering and translating business requirements into technical solutions
Up to 10–20% domestic and international travel may be required
Preferred: Experience with Mendix low-code platform
Preferred: Experience supporting MES, ERP, or Manufacturing systems
Preferred: Experience with Artificial Intelligence and GenAI use cases
Preferred: Experience within Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, or regulated manufacturing industries
Preferred: Understanding of Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, and Connected Worker strategies
Preferred: Knowledge of Siemens Opcenter MES, Azure, or Microsoft Power Platform
Preferred: Experience working with data products, analytics, or AI model deployment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; Colorado residents – 48 hours per calendar year; Washington residents – 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
Inclusive interview process and disability accommodations