Process Engineer

8182-Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (Ireland) Limited Legal Entity; Limerick; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Volunteer leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Vision in Limerick, Ireland, seeks a Process Engineer to join our production Value Stream. The role focuses on process improvement, technical support for complex manufacturing challenges, and internal product transfers across sites.

The ideal candidate has a Level 8 degree and 7+ years in manufacturing, with strong skills in DOE, CP Analysis, and FPx/Lean approaches. An opportunity for growth within a global healthcare leader awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum a Level 8. B.Sc. or B.Eng. honours degree qualification in Physics/Chemistry/Biological Science or Mechanical/Material/Process Engineering, with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Minimum of seven years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership within a production value stream with ownership of process improvement and reliability activities.
• Complete process characterization, challenge testing, capability and stability runs to qualify new products and processes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement activities to improve product quality and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve process quality issues using data-driven decisions.
• Lead process redesign projects from concept to qualification of new equipment and processes.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

CAPA

Process engineering

Statistical methods

Lean tools

Project coordination

Education

Level 8 degree in Physics/Chemistry/Engineering

7+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

DOE

Process Capability Analysis

Hypothesis Testing

FDA validation

Job description

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Process Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Limerick, Ireland

Job Description:

Process Engineer

About Johnson & Johnson Vision

This Process Engineer role is based in Limerick, Ireland which is one of two global production facilities at Johnson & Johnson Vision (JJV). The site produces a range of contact lens medical devices of difference classes and holds a strong position with a large portion of the global contact lens market. At JJV we pride ourselves in having strong talent at the core of our success and growth, providing ground breaking technical process and automation solutions since 1996.

Role Description:

We in Process Engineering support an exciting and innovative Value Stream! We support the Value Stream, and you will be a key team member with specific accountability for the areas of process improvement, providing technical support to tackle more sophisticated process issues, and supporting internal and internal site product transfers.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing technical leadership within a production value stream and have ownership for the following
• Working within the NPI process to complete process characterization work, complete process challenge testing, complete process capability and stability runs, to qualify new product & processes to achieve annual business plan.
• Identification and implementation of process related continuous improvement activities that improve product quality and grow overall equipment efficiency.
• Engage with personnel in the identification and resolution of corrective/preventative actions that address any process quality related manufacturing issues.
• Systematically solve problems and use data in support of your decision making.
• You will enjoy taking the initiative and yet possess the collaborative and influencing skills needed to be a key contributor to cross-functional teams.
• Ensure the delivery of high quality, new and innovative products to our customers, in a timely -and cost-effective manner across multiple product value streams
• Lead process redesign projects, from cradle to grave, complete proof of principle activity, assist in the development and installation & qualification of new process equipment.
• Project management, planning and co-ordination of multiple projects, within an exciting environment.
• Apply troubleshooting expertise to resolve complex equipment, systems and process problems using strong statistical and analytical methodologies.
• Communicate details of findings throughout the organization.
• Keep up-to-date on the latest process engineering developments and technologies and will discover and build on breakthrough ideas that set new performance standards.

Education and Experience Required for Role Essential:

• Minimum a Level 8. B.Sc. or B.Eng. honours degree qualification in Physics/Chemistry/Biological Science or Mechanical/Material/Process Engineering, with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Minimum of seven years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment or similar.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the use of 'black belt' type statistical techniques (DOE, Process Capability Analysis, Hypothesis Test methods) and problem-solving methodologies would be a distinct advantage, as would familiarity with equipment validation in an FDA environment
• Good Project Management skills, FPx or other, are required with a proven record of leading multi-functional teams effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to your peer group.

Johnson & Johnson is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any of the nine grounds protected by Irish law. All decisions are based on merit, skills and business needs.

Required Skills: Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Computerized Equipment Skills, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Emerging Technologies, Execution Focus, Gemba Kaizen, Issue Escalation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Process Control, Process Engineering, Process Oriented, Product Improvements, Project Engineering, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Situational Awareness, Technical Research, Technologically Savvy

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€42,400.00 - €67,965.00

Benefits:

• An 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
• We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards
• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans.

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 https://www.jnj.com/.