Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Manufacturing Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Limerick, Ireland

Job Description:

Role Title: Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

Start Date: September 2027

Location: Limerick

Duration: 23 months

The final-stage assessment centre will be held on the 28th and 29th of January 2027. Please ensure that you are available to attend (if selected) before applying.

About the Johnson & Johnson Graduate Programme:

The Graduate Programme is a collaborative programme across the Johnson & Johnson Campus Ireland Sites. It is aimed at high potential individuals who, when given the right tools, are empowered to proactively take responsibility, effect change and make a positive contribution to their teams and the business.

The Successful Candidate will have the opportunity to: 

• Develop relevant technical skills within their area of expertise.
• Cross functional exposure both on site and within Campus Ireland.
• Regular one to ones and feedback to support your on-going development.
• Personal development and effectiveness training.
• Skills development in influencing & communication.
• Project and Project Management experience.
• Introduction to new and innovative technologies.
• Exposure to Senior Management Team.
• Continuous professional development program with a recognised qualification.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Graduate Manufacturing Engineer position is focused on providing engineering support within a high volume, fully automated manufacturing environment.

• This role is responsible for the deployment of technical solutions and development of site capability to coordinate and leverage talent and best practices in engineering & technology.
• The engineer will be responsible for and involved in the design, installation and improvement of the lens production processes and equipment.
• Edits and publishes troubleshooting documentation and training materials for materials, and equipment.
• Strong analytical approach to problem solving and brings innovative solutions to equipment.
• Works closely with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of troubleshooting methods to equipment and processes.
• Identify and lead cost and technical improvements under the departments’ continuous improvement program.
• Project Management - provide timely and accurate reporting on project activities.
• Actively interfacing with cross-functional team members, always practicing good team work in support of day to day operating requirements.
• Develop and maintain a Credo & Behavioral Standards based culture within the group.
• Ensure effective closure on Quality System documents (Audit Actions, NCR’s, CAPA’s, Maps, etc.).
• Implementation of safety/environmental requirements on purchase and changes of all new and existing equipment.
• Work with team leader to develop and implement strategic engineering goals & objectives.
• Support the implementation of all engineering and plant strategic initiatives.
• All employees are responsible for minimising both the Environmental and Health & Safety effects of the work that they perform.

Education & Experience:

Essential:

• You are currently pursuing a minimum bachelor’s level degree in eitherMechanical, Production, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent degree and are due to graduate in 2027
• Good project management skills
• Good communication skills

Desirable:

• Familiarity with equipment validation in an FDA environment
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to apply a scientific approach to problem solving, blending analytical and experimental skills to maximise productivity and yields is an essential requirement.
• Have statistical process control and capability analysis using ANOVA and DOE techniques
• Experience in a relevant engineering role

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€35,400.00 - €56,695.00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following 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. Moreover, we offer 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. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.