Senior Engineer, Network Manufacturing (Orthopaedics)

7386-DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company Legal Entity; Ireland; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson, Cork, Ireland, seeks a Senior Engineer to join the Network Edge team. Lead capacity expansion projects for orthopaedic manufacturing, delivering robust, compliant processes and ensuring knowledge transfer to site staff.

Position may involve international travel and cross‑country collaboration within DePuy Synthes and related entities. The role requires 5+ years in medical device manufacturing, strong problem solving, and proven leadership within GMP environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in medical device manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP, Lean principles and statistical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of robust orthopaedic implant manufacturing processes to Network Edge projects.
• Ensure activities comply with QMS procedures and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement validated, compliant strategies.
• Coordinate filings and inspections with Regulatory for mult-site approvals.
• Lead communications and document project plans and progress.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MS Project

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

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

Job Location

All Job Posting Locations: Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Engineer to join our Network Tech Ops team in either Raynham, MA or Cork Ireland. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): USA – Requisition Number: R-099672

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.

About Orthopaedics

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 the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

Job Purpose

As part of DePuy Synthes Network Edge strategy we are increasing global Manufacturing capacity within the DPS Orthopaedic franchise. As part of that initiative, we are now recruiting for a Senior Engineer to execute capacity expansion projects. This role will execute engineering deliverables in support of large‑scale manufacturing capacity projects that will yield stable, reliable and cost‑effective manufacturing process meeting projects FPO’s of capacity, product cost, budget and timeline. The scope of this position will include both project delivery as well as ensuring knowledge transfer to developing manufacturing site staff and will work in collaboration with the existing DPS functional organizations to ensure standardization and the implementation of Best‑in‑Class practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting delivery of robust and fully developed and qualified orthopaedic implant manufacturing processes to Network Edge projects
• Ensure that all project activities are conducted in line with procedures and controls outlined in the QMS and that the quality and performance of the product conforms to specified standards and in compliance with the recognized Regulatory Standards for relevant markets.
• Collaborate with functional stakeholders to ensure that technical, validation and regulatory strategies are implemented in an efficient and compliant manner and at an appropriate risk level
• Partner with Regulatory to execute the strategy necessary for all filings, inspections, and registrations in multiple sites and countries.
• Communicates with internal and external partners to coordinate and execute project plans.
• Provides technical leadership and supports execution of EHS&S policies and procedures
• Supporting technical collaboration across functions
• Leads effective and timely communication processes and stakeholder management processes within the project scope and ensures project and program activities are consistently documented.

Experience, Skills & Proficiencies Required

• Experienced knowledge of medical device manufacturing and validation
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional work experience
• Statistical and problem‑solving engineering expertise (Six Sigma, SE or A3)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills & demonstrated ability to operate as part of a team.
• Track record of innovation and adaptability in project execution, with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Proven competence to evaluate communicate and act upon significant risks, demonstrating leadership of the high standards of quality and compliance.
• Strong influencing skills - Excellent interpersonal skills (written and oral).
• Decision Making – Required to make decisions on technical and management issues.

Education / Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or University degree required; focused degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or in a supply‑chain related field preferred.

Other

This role may require up to 25% of domestic & international travel.

Required Skills

Accelerating, Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Communication, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Problem Management, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Report Writing, Safety‑Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy

Preferred Skills

Accelerating, Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Communication, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Problem Management, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Report Writing, Safety‑Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy

Pay Range

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €52,400.00 - €82,915.00

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, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans.