Posted 05 June, 2026
Injection Moulding Engineer
Johnson and Johnson
Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 886930306
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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
Job Description:
1. Job Purpose:
Primary responsibility to provide polymer processing and engineering expertise for a range of products and materials.
Also responsible for identifying and implementing innovative engineering technologies, which will deliver highly efficient and cost-effective processes and equipment.
2. Responsibilities:
Main areas of responsibility:
- Performs planning, development, facilitation of design and installation of Injection Molding equipment and processes.
- Ensures that molding equipment meets company specifications, schedules and budgets.
- Develops and executes equipment validation testing (I/O, Safety Matrix, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ etc.) for the qualification of new Injection Moulding equipment.
- Provide troubleshooting expertise to resolve Injection Molding equipment, systems and process problems using strong statistical methodology.
- Develop technical problem-solving skills among Process Technicians.
- Provide key inputs and leadership into transformational process developments.
- Project Management - provide timely and accurate reporting on project activities.
- Lead or actively participate in cross-functional teams to ensure New Product Introduction/Research and Development projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Actively interfacing with cross-functional team members, always practicing good teamwork in support of day to day operating requirements.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and a clear identifiable work ethos within the team.
- Develop and maintain a Credo & Behavioural Standards based culture within the group.
- Ensure effective closure on Quality System documents (Audit Actions, NCR's, CAPA's, Maps, etc.).
- Ensure all process developments, NPI etc. are managed in accordance with the Quality management system.
- 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 minimizing both the Environmental and Health & Safety effects of the work that they perform.
3. Education and Experience Required for Role
Essential:
Desirable:
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Accelerating, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Problem Management, Project Engineering, Project Management Tools, Project Support, Report Writing, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy
The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€42 400,00 - €67 965,00
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.
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
Job Description:
1. Job Purpose:
Primary responsibility to provide polymer processing and engineering expertise for a range of products and materials.
Also responsible for identifying and implementing innovative engineering technologies, which will deliver highly efficient and cost-effective processes and equipment.
2. Responsibilities:
Main areas of responsibility:
- Performs planning, development, facilitation of design and installation of Injection Molding equipment and processes.
- Ensures that molding equipment meets company specifications, schedules and budgets.
- Develops and executes equipment validation testing (I/O, Safety Matrix, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ etc.) for the qualification of new Injection Moulding equipment.
- Provide troubleshooting expertise to resolve Injection Molding equipment, systems and process problems using strong statistical methodology.
- Develop technical problem-solving skills among Process Technicians.
- Provide key inputs and leadership into transformational process developments.
- Project Management - provide timely and accurate reporting on project activities.
- Lead or actively participate in cross-functional teams to ensure New Product Introduction/Research and Development projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
- Actively interfacing with cross-functional team members, always practicing good teamwork in support of day to day operating requirements.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and a clear identifiable work ethos within the team.
- Develop and maintain a Credo & Behavioural Standards based culture within the group.
- Ensure effective closure on Quality System documents (Audit Actions, NCR's, CAPA's, Maps, etc.).
- Ensure all process developments, NPI etc. are managed in accordance with the Quality management system.
- 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 minimizing both the Environmental and Health & Safety effects of the work that they perform.
3. Education and Experience Required for Role
Essential:
- Degree in Mechanical or Polymer Science or similar disciplines.
- Minimum 4 yeas relevant industrial experience.
Desirable:
- Proven track record in Injection Moulding Engineering.
- Experience in a validated Medical Device environment.
- Knowledge of equipment installation and validation - I/O, Safety Matrix, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ, etc.).
- Ability to manage multiple assignments or projects with sound analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible work ethic.
- Strong influencing skills.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- Problem solving skills.
- Decision making - required to make decisions on technical issues.
- Degree of responsibility - must be capable of taking direction and taking responsibility and ownership for systems.
- Excellent planning & organization skills.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Accelerating, Communication, Detail-Oriented, Execution Focus, Facility Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Manufacturing Principles, Lean Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), Problem Management, Project Engineering, Project Management Tools, Project Support, Report Writing, Safety-Oriented, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Technologically Savvy
The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€42 400,00 - €67 965,00
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.
