Lead Injection Moulding Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Limerick; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland in Limerick, Ireland seeks a Team Leader for Moulding Engineering to lead injection moulding operations and drive process improvements. The role focuses on equipment performance, NPI support, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The candidate will oversee project execution, apply advanced analytics, and mentor a high-performing team while aligning with the Credo and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 8 Honours Degree (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) in Physics, Chemistry, Biological Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or a similar technical setting.
• Proven track record of delivering results in a technical or engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership within a production value stream for injection moulding operations.
• Ensure moulding equipment meets company specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through process characterisation, challenge testing, process capability studies and stability runs to qualify new products and processes in line with the annual business plan.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Drive the identification and resolution of corrective and preventative actions associated with moulding process quality issues.
• Apply data-driven decision making and structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve complex process challenges.
• Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products to customers in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Skills

Engineering degree

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Education

B.Sc./B.Eng. in relevant field

Tools

DOE

CAPA

Six Sigma

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland in Limerick, Ireland seeks a Team Leader for Moulding Engineering to lead injection moulding operations and drive process improvements. The role focuses on equipment performance, NPI support, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The candidate will oversee project execution, apply advanced analytics, and mentor a high-performing team while aligning with the Credo and regulatory requirements.