Team Leader Moulding Engineer

Johnson Johnson; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland in Castletroy, Limerick, is seeking a Team Leader Moulding Engineer to lead the Injection Moulding Engineering team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality manufacturing outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive process improvements, guide NPI activities, and work with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure equipment, quality, and OEE targets are met. A strong leadership track record is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 8 Honours Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biological Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment or a similar technical setting.
• Proven track record of delivering results in a technical or engineering role.
• Experience with statistical and problem-solving methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership within a production value stream for injection moulding operations.
• Ensure moulding equipment meets company specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Support New Product Introduction activities through process characterisation, challenge testing, process capability studies and stability runs to qualify new products and processes in line with the annual business plan.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and improve OEE.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field

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:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Limerick, Ireland

Job Description:

Opportunity: Team Leader Moulding Engineer

Reporting To: Moulding Manager

Location: Limerick, Ireland

About Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland, located in Castletroy, Limerick, is the producer of the world's leading contact lens products. Our site uses some of the industry's most advanced technologies and directly employs over 1,000 people.

We produce a diverse range of contact lenses through highly automated manufacturing processes, combining innovative material science with cutting-edge technologies including precision injection moulding, robotics, vision systems and data analytics.

With over 40 sophisticated production lines manufacturing more than 8 million contact lenses every day, our products are shipped to customers worldwide.

Job Purpose

Our Injection Moulding Engineering team supports exciting and innovative manufacturing value streams. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team, providing technical leadership in process improvement initiatives, resolving complex moulding process challenges, and supporting both internal and site-wide projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership within a production value stream for injection moulding operations.
• Ensure moulding equipment meets company specifications, schedules and budgets.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through process characterisation, challenge testing, process capability studies and stability runs to qualify new products and processes in line with the annual business plan.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Drive the identification and resolution of corrective and preventative actions associated with moulding process quality issues.
• Apply data-driven decision making and structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve complex process challenges.
• Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products to customers in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Manage, plan and coordinate multiple engineering projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment, systems and process issues using advanced statistical and analytical techniques.
• Communicate technical findings and project outcomes across the organisation.
• Stay current with emerging injection moulding technologies and engineering developments to drive breakthrough performance improvements.
• Support the design, development, installation and validation of injection moulding equipment and processes.
• Provide timely and accurate project reporting.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support daily manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and foster a high-performance team culture.
• Develop and maintain a Credo and Behavioural Standards-based culture within the group.
• Ensure timely closure of Quality System documentation, including Audit Actions, NCRs, CAPAs and related activities.
• Support the implementation of engineering and plant strategic initiatives.

Education & Experience

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum Level 8 Honours Degree (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) in Physics, Chemistry, Biological Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment or a similar technical setting.
• Proven track record of delivering results in a technical or engineering role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using advanced statistical and problem-solving methodologies, such as: Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Process Capability Analysis
• Hypothesis Testing
• Six Sigma or Black Belt methodologies
• Familiarity with equipment validation within a regulated FDA environment.
• Strong project management skills, including FPx or equivalent methodologies.
• Experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent interpersonal,