Digital Manufacturing IT Lead Analyst - Mendix & AI

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Ireland; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being programs

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland seeks a Digital Manufacturing IT Lead Analyst – Mendix & AI to partner with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to drive digital transformation and build scalable Mendix-based manufacturing apps.

You will own Mendix product delivery, define requirements with agile methods, evaluate AI-enabled use cases, and ensure solutions align with enterprise security and governance, delivering measurable value across Make operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years in IT, manufacturing systems, or digital manufacturing.
• Experience with Agile development and regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to enable digital transformation.
• Own Mendix-based manufacturing apps and delivery, managing backlog.
• Identify and prioritize AI use cases and ensure governance and security.

Skills

Digital Manufacturing

Agile methodologies

Business analysis

Product ownership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT / related

Tools

Mendix

Azure / Power Platform

Siemens Opcenter MES

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

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function

Technology Operations Support

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Title

Digital Manufacturing IT Lead Analyst – Mendix & AI

Locations

Raynham, MA; West Chester, PA; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Warsaw, IN.

Domestic and International Locations

• Suzhou Industrial Park, China – Requisition Number: R-106266
• Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy – Requisition Number: R-106264

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 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 Qualifications

• Experience with Mendix low-code platform.
• Experience supporting MES, ERP, or Manufacturing systems.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence and GenAI use cases.
• Experience within Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, or regulated manufacturing industries.
• Understanding of Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, and Connected Worker strategies.
• Knowledge of Siemens Opcenter MES, Azure, or Microsoft Power Platform.
• Experience working with data products, analytics, or AI model deployment.

Other

• Up to 10-20% domestic and international travel may be required.

Technical Competencies

• Manufacturing Business Processes – Expected Proficiency: Knowledge
• Advanced Business Analysis – Expected Proficiency: Advanced
• Mendix Development & Platform Management – Expected Proficiency: Expert
• Advanced AI & GenAI Solution Identification – Expected Proficiency: Advanced
• Advanced Product Management – Expected Proficiency: Advanced
• Intermediate-Advanced Agile Delivery – Expected Proficiency: Intermediate-Advanced
• Advanced Business & Data Analytics – Expected Proficiency: Advanced
• Advanced Digital Manufacturing – Expected Proficiency: Advanced
• Advanced Architecture & Integration Concepts – Expected Proficiency: Advanced
• Intermediate-Advanced Cybersecurity & Compliance Controls – Expected Proficiency: Intermediate-Advanced

Benefits

• Annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions.
• Vacation days
• Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
• Bereavement leave
• Caregiver leave
• Volunteer leave
• Well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health
• Service anniversary and recognition awards
• Employees – and in some location’s eligible dependents – can participate in several insurance plans.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €63,300.00 - €101,315.00

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.