Manufacturing Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Limerick; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Vision is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12‑month, on‑site contract in Limerick. You will support manufacturing operations, improve process capability, equipment performance, quality, and output in a highly regulated environment.

The role involves troubleshooting, delivering projects, and implementing compliant solutions with cross‑functional teams. You will focus on hands‑on mechanical engineering, lean practices, and continuous improvement, collaborating across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Process, Automation, or related Engineering discipline.
• Hands-on mechanical engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment of manufacturing and automation solutions to improve process capability and output.
• Design, install, qualification, optimization, and improvement of processes, equipment, and controls.
• Provide troubleshooting for process and equipment issues using structured problem-solving and data analysis.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, validation, and supply chain teams to implement compliant solutions.
• Lead or support technical projects from concept through implementation with risk management and clear communication.
• Ensure Quality System deliverables such as CAPAs, non-conformances, change controls and documentation.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Limerick (On-site)

Duration: 12-month contract

Hours: 40 hours per week

Imagine your next project as a Senior Level Contract Manufacturing Engineer in Limerick, where you will directly impact manufacturing performance, process capability, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement across high-impact healthcare operations.

This role provides strong engineering support across manufacturing operations, helping to improve process capability, equipment performance, quality, and output within a fast-paced, highly automated, and regulated manufacturing environment. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will troubleshoot issues, deliver engineering projects, and implement practical, compliant solutions that support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing.

roles and responsibilities

• Support the deployment of manufacturing and automation solutions that improve process capability, equipment performance, quality, and output within assigned manufacturing areas
• Support the design, installation, qualification, optimisation, and improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and controls
• Provide troubleshooting support for process and equipment issues using structured problem-solving, data analysis, and sound engineering judgement
• Partner with operations, quality, maintenance, validation, supply chain, and other engineering teams to implement robust and compliant manufacturing solutions
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives that enhance yield, reduce cost, increase capacity, and improve manufacturing performance
• Lead or support technical projects from concept through implementation, ensuring clear execution, risk management, and timely communication of progress and outcomes
• Ensure timely and effective completion of Quality System deliverables including CAPAs, non-conformances, audit actions, change controls, and associated technical documentation
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements are fully integrated into the design, purchase, modification, and operation of new and existing manufacturing equipment
• Support plant and engineering strategic initiatives by bringing technical expertise, urgency, and execution focus to critical business priorities
• Champion a culture of environmental, health, and safety excellence by ensuring all activities are carried out responsibly and in full compliance with site and company expectations
• Focus on hands-on mechanical engineering operations (rather than automation), problem-solving, lean manufacturing, and improvement projects
• Support manufacturing teams, share knowledge, and contribute to improved engineering standards
• Assess risk and prioritise work in line with business, quality, and operational needs through sound technical judgement and decision-making
• Apply data, engineering principles, structured methods, and manufacturing performance data to support decision-making, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement to improve productivity, quality, and yield
• Build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively across functions with clear communication
• Maintain a proactive, resilient, and hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and commitment to delivering results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, standardisation, and practical engineering solutions that strengthen manufacturing performance

how to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Process, Automation, or a related Engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment with ideally a pharmaceutical and medical device background, with demonstrated capability in troubleshooting, process improvement, and project delivery
• Experience in hands‑on mechanical engineering operations (rather than automation), problem‑solving, lean manufacturing, and improvement projects
• Ability to take ownership, work independently, and deliver results in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting
• Strong communication, teamwork, and project execution skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions
• Excellent attention to detail, sound technical judgement, and strong documentation discipline
• Good analytical and problem‑solving capability, with the ability to apply data, engineering principles, and structured methods to improve productivity, quality, and yield
• Strong technical capability and decision‑making ability
• Data‑driven and analytical mindset
• Proactive, resilient, and hands‑on work ethic

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will initially run for 12 months.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson Vision is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Vision

Johnson & Johnson Vision brings together cutting‑edge insights, science, technology and people. We partner with eye care professionals and help more people around the world preserve and restore sight. Our portfolio includes the best selling contact lens brand in the world, ACUVUE®, plus consumer eye health solutions, dry eye treatments, refractive (Lasik) and cataract products. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough, create a world connected by SIGHT™ with your next project at Johnson & Johnson Vision.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.