Senior Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Limerick, Ireland, within its Supply Chain Engineering function. The role supports manufacturing performance, process capability, equipment reliability and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, highly automated and regulated manufacturing environment. It works closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, deliver engineering projects and implement compliant solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Support the deployment of manufacturing and automation solutions that improve process capability, equipment performance, quality and output.
• Support the design, installation, qualification, optimisation and improvement of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling and controls.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues using structured problem-solving, data analysis and engineering judgement.
• Partner with operations, quality, maintenance, validation, supply chain and other engineering teams on robust, compliant solutions.
• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives that raise yield, reduce cost and increase capacity.
• Lead or support technical projects from concept through implementation, managing risks and communicating progress.
• Complete Quality System deliverables such as CAPAs, non-conformances, audit actions, change controls and technical documentation.
• Integrate safety, environmental and regulatory requirements into equipment design, purchase, modification and operation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Process, Automation or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, with proven troubleshooting, process improvement and project delivery.
• Ability to take ownership, work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication, teamwork and project execution skills, with good attention to detail and documentation discipline.

Required skills

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Lean Manufacturing Principles and Lean Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Engineering and Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT)
• Project engineering and project schedule management
• Data-driven, analytical approach to problem solving

What we offer

• Base pay range of EUR 53,200 to EUR 84,295.
• Annual bonus, vacation days, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement and caregiver leave, volunteer leave and well-being reimbursement.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards, and optional insurance plans for eligible dependents.