Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Johnson Johnson; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Limerick, Ireland is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen our manufacturing performance in a fast-paced, highly automated environment. You will support process capability, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives across assigned manufacturing areas.

Youll work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, deliver engineering projects, ensure compliant documentation, and uphold safety and regulatory standards in all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years' engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented with solid documentation discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across manufacturing operations to improve process capability, equipment performance, quality, and output.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, deliver engineering projects, and implement practical, compliant solutions.
• Lead or support technical projects from concept through implementation, ensuring clear execution, risk management, and timely communication.
• 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 equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project execution

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Process/Automation Engineering

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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

All Job Posting Locations:

Limerick, Ireland

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, J&J, Vision, Limerick, Ireland

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing performance, process capability, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced, highly automated, and regulated manufacturing environment.

In this role, you will provide strong engineering support across manufacturing operations, helping to improve process capability, equipment performance, quality, and output. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, deliver engineering projects, and implement practical, compliant solutions that support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing.

As Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• 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 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.

Essential:

• A 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' engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, with demonstrated capability in troubleshooting, process improvement, and project delivery.
• The 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 a