Digital Manufacturing IT Lead Analyst - Mendix & AI

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Job Function

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function

Technology Operations Support

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Digital Manufacturing IT Lead Analyst - Mendix & AI, located in Raynham, MA or West Chester, PA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

Suzhou Industrial Park, China - Requisition Number: R-106266

Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy - Requisition Number: R-106264

The Digital Manufacturing IT Lead Analyst serves as the technology and business partner responsible for driving digital transformation initiatives across the DePuy Synthes manufacturing network through the adoption of Mendix low-code solutions, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advanced digital manufacturing capabilities.

This role translates manufacturing business needs into scalable digital solutions that improve operational performance, compliance, quality, productivity, and user experience. The Lead Analyst partners closely with Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Data & Analytics, Architecture, Cybersecurity, and external partners to identify opportunities, define requirements, manage roadmaps, and deliver innovative digital products.

The individual acts as a trusted advisor and technology lead for the Digital Manufacturing portfolio, helping shape the future state manufacturing ecosystem through intelligent automation, AI-powered solutions, and low-code application development aligned to J&J technology standards.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Manufacturing Product Mgmt

Partner with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain stakeholders to identify opportunities for digital transformation.

Drive adoption of Digital Manufacturing capabilities across Make operations.

Evaluate emerging technologies including AI, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Digital Assistants, Intelligent Automation, and Industrial IoT.

Develop business cases and value realization frameworks for digital investments.

Contribute to Digital Manufacturing and Smart Factory roadmaps.

Mendix Product Ownership & Delivery

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 to deliver business value.

Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture, security, data governance, and compliance requirements.

Oversee application lifecycle activities including enhancement, support, and retirement planning.

AI Enablement & Advanced Analytics

Identify and prioritize AI use cases supporting manufacturing operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain functions.

Partner with Data Science and Engineering teams to design and deploy AI-enabled solutions.

Lead requirements definition for AI-powered use cases including:

Manufacturing copilots

Predictive maintenance

Process optimization

Intelligent document processing

Knowledge management

Root cause analysis

Shop floor digital assistants

Ensure responsible and compliant use of AI technologies within regulated manufacturing environments.

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.

Document current-state and future-state business processes.

Develop business requirements, functional specifications, process maps, and acceptance criteria.

Drive traceability from business need through implementation.

Support user acceptance testing and deployment readiness activities.

Measure and track business outcomes using operational KPIs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with:

Site IT Leaders

Manufacturing Operations & Quality

Engineering Functions

Data & Analytics Teams

Solution Architects

Cybersecurity Teams

External Vendors and System Integrators

Provide thought leadership and consultation regarding digital manufacturing technologies.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to SDLC, CSV, GxP, cybersecurity, privacy, and quality requirements.

Support audit readiness and validation activities.

Participate in architecture reviews and technology governance processes.

Maintain documentation in accordance with J&J standards.

Key Deliverables

Digital Manufacturing business requirements

Mendix application roadmap and backlog

AI use case portfolio and prioritization framework

Product feature specifications and user stories

Process maps and future-state workflows

Technology value realization metrics

UAT and deployment readiness documentation

Manufacturing digital transformation recommendations

Dashboard and KPI reporting

Stakeholder communications and executive updates

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Data Analytics, or related discipline.

Experience

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.

Preferred Qualificati