Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Supply Chain Engineering

About the role

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Graduate Mechanical Engineer for its Supply Chain Engineering function (Project Engineering) in Limerick, Ireland. The intake is September 2027 and the duration is 23 months. The final-stage assessment centre is scheduled for 28 and 29 January 2027, so candidates must be available to attend if selected.

The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland sites, aimed at high-potential people who are encouraged to take responsibility, drive change and contribute to their teams and the business.

Key responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for developing new or improving existing equipment and process-related activities.
• Define or help define process equipment requirements and specifications based on process needs, J&J safety requirements and customer needs.
• Perform project management tasks for small to medium projects involving new or existing equipment, including helping determine budgets and evaluating supporting technologies.
• Support and run equipment or process validations in line with IML requirements, and negotiate with equipment suppliers.
• Use project tools such as URS and Microsoft Project to manage projects.
• Measure and evaluate equipment efficiencies and downtime, and help develop maintenance requirements.
• Propose and implement improvement projects that improve compliance, efficiency, yield or throughput.
• Investigate non-conformances using the NCMR and CAPA processes and close quality system documents such as audit actions, NCRs and CAPAs.
• Implement safety and environmental requirements on purchases and changes to equipment, and interface with cross-functional teams.

Required profile

• Currently pursuing a minimum bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing Engineering or an equivalent, due to graduate in 2027.
• Ability to work independently, apply a scientific approach to problem solving, show attention to detail and risk management familiarity.

What we offer

• Anticipated base pay of EUR 35,400 to EUR 56,695.
• An annual bonus with a set target percentage depending on pay grade and location, plus possible sales commissions.
• Vacation days, parental leave of at least 12 weeks, bereavement, caregiver and volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement and health programmes.
• Service anniversary and recognition awards, and insurance plans for eligible employees and dependents.
• Training in influencing and communication, project management experience, exposure to senior management and a continuous professional development programme with a recognised qualification.