Process Engineer

jj; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s Vision division seeks an Engineer to plan, execute, and deliver engineering activities in a GMP-regulated manufacturing setting. You will provide technical leadership to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while supporting IQ/OQ/PQ, change control, and CAPA processes in collaboration with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain.

You will drive continuous improvement initiatives and work with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, scalable solutions that meet business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 2–4 years of relevant engineering experience in manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Demonstrated project execution experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute engineering projects within a manufacturing value stream.
• Lead change control, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and CAPA support.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Ensure GMP/ISO/FDA compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project execution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

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:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Limerick, Ireland

Job Description:

Job Description:

About Vision

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges.

Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs - from the pediatric to aging eye - in a patient’s lifetime.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Position Overview

The Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering engineering activities within a manufacturing value stream or technical function. In this role, you provide technical leadership to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while supporting new product introductions, process changes, and compliance commitments in a highly regulated (GMP/ISO/FDA) environment.

You will lead and support change control, validation and qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), and technical investigations, while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and external partners, you ensure the delivery of robust, compliant, and scalable solutions that meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Delivery & Technical Leadership

• Plans and executes moderately complex engineering and/or change control projects requiring conceptual evaluation, design, and validation.
• Applies standard project management methodologies to plan work, manage scope, and deliver milestones.
• Participates in technical design reviews and translates requirements into manufacturing, product, or equipment specifications.
• Supports capital and expense project justification as applicable.

2. Qualification, Validation & Change Control

• Plans and executes qualification of new or modified equipment, controls, systems, and/or processes; supports vendor and site acceptance testing as required.
• Leads and/or supports validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), protocol execution, and reporting.
• Authors and reviews technical documentation in accordance with GDP and internal standards.

3. Process / Equipment / Packaging / Materials Improvements

• Identifies and implements equipment, process, packaging, and/or materials enhancements to improve efficiency, yield, reliability, and safety.
• Designs and executes experiments and characterization studies using statistical tools (e.g., DOE, capability, stability, trending).
• Supports packaging or materials qualification activities where applicable.

4. Troubleshooting, Investigations & CAPA Support

• Performs structured problem solving and root cause analysis for deviations, nonconformances, audit actions, and CAPAs.
• Partners with Operations to address downtime, rejects, and performance issues.
• Provides training and technical support to operations and engineering personnel as appropriate.

5. Compliance, Risk & Continuous Improvement

• Ensures compliance with applicable GMP, ISO, FDA, and company requirements.
• Participates in risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintains the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Typically 2-4 years relevant engineering experience in manufacturing or regulated industry environments.
• Demonstrated project execution experience.