A global healthcare company is seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering in Limerick, Ireland. This critical leadership role involves overseeing a diverse team focused on enhancing operational excellence through innovative technologies like robotics and 3-D printing. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering and significant industry experience, especially in FDA regulated environments. Responsibilities include managing capital investment projects, improving functional performance, and developing strategic initiatives aligned with business goals. Strong leadership abilities are essential for inspiring and mentoring the team. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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, 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 https://www.jnj.com Job Function Supply Chain Engineering Job Sub Function Mechanical Engineering Job Category People Leader All Job Posting Locations Limerick, Ireland 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 https://www.jnj.com Job title: Director of Manufacturing Engineering Scope: J&J Vision Care Location: Limerick, Ireland Reports to: Senior Director Job Position Summary Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Vision Care Manufacturing Engineering who leads the global Engineering function, you will provide strategic and technical leadership and tactical direction to the diverse and hardworking team of Engineers, Technicians and Project Managers focused on driving and delivering a sustainable competitive advantage and operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost at the Contact Lens site in Ireland. Holding a critical leadership position within the overall Contact Lens business, this role will advise and control the activities of Automation & Controls, Manufacturing Engineering, Injection Molding and Capital Project Management Office (PMO) functions in developing and deploying technical solutions on highly automated production equipment and processes demonstrating innovative, state‑of‑the‑art technologies such as 3‑D printing, robotics and vision systems. You will use Lean, Six Sigma, manufacturing asset management and reliability engineering tools and techniques to optimise throughput, cycle‑time, yield as well as reliability, availability, longevity, operational safety and overall total cost of ownership for all manufacturing equipment and production systems. You will have primary responsibility for leading and supervising the site Capital Investment portfolio and building the capabilities of a project management office (PMO) tasked with direct management of capital projects as well as prioritisation and governance over the portfolio of site and platform projects. As a Credo leader, you will challenge existing paradigms to deliver breakthrough business improvement initiatives aligned to the strategic business plan, inspire and coach a highly competent team, and collaborate both horizontally and vertically across functions, sites, and the overall enterprise to enable year‑over‑year growth, new products, process simplification and technology development. Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for establishing a clear organizational vision, building process excellence and organizational capability, driving execution, and measuring and improving functional performance. Direct, guide and provide oversight for the capital long‑term financial planning (LRFP), forecasting, budgeting, controlling, and reporting of the site capital plan, communicating status and health to site and network partners. Organize the monthly meetings of the site Capital Appropriations Committee (CIC), reviewing and assessing Capital Appropriations Requests (CAR). Develop the business case for capital investments, articulating the business value to site, Contact Lens platform and Supply Chain Leadership Teams. Drive and promote a culture of project management excellence, supporting continuous improvement of project delivery practices. Identify, share and adapt standard methodologies, establishing metrics to monitor performance and ensure sustainability. Lead the development of the manufacturing asset replacement strategy, applying value analysis to repair/replace decisions and incorporate results into the Fleet Strategy, Site Master Plan and five‑year capital plan. Develop and implement the manufacturing strategy and technology roadmap, including convergence of IT/OT technologies (e.g., Factory of the Future) and champion Industry 4.0 strategy through Manufacturing for Future initiatives. Develop department long‑range plans, annual budgets, and supervise/monitor budget performance, ensuring sound management of headcount and expenses to meet approved spending plans and functional commitments. Establish and manage Key Performance Indicators to measure functional and asset performance and efficiency, improving business and operational processes to reduce cost and improve compliance. Keep up to date on new developments and technologies, presenting new best‑practice methodologies, procedures, processes and equipment in a proactive manner. Engage, inspire, mentor, and develop peers and subordinates toward the objectives of enhanced job performance, technical knowledge, career satisfaction and professional development and growth. Experience & Education Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering required; an advanced degree in Engineering or an MBA is helpful. PMP or comparable certification and familiarity with J&J Project Management approaches (FPX & Project Delivery Process) is helpful. Professional Engineering Registration is helpful. Minimum 12 years of relevant business experience, preferably in the Life Sciences industries (Medical Device, Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical). Experience working in a highly automated, high volume fast‑paced environment preferred. Minimum 8 years of people management experience with demonstrated success in performance management and development. Manufacturing and / or Engineering experience in FDA or other regulated environments from design through startup required. Experience in conceptual development, design, implementation, planning and scheduling and project management of major capital projects required; prior experience managing a site capital portfolio strongly preferred. Prior experience managing a cost center with profit and loss responsibility required. Cross‑Sector/Cross‑Country exposure/experience desired. Ability to translate engineering goals and objectives into successful strategies that lead to tactical plans. Organisational change, project management, effective communication and empowerment in a matrix management environment required. Working knowledge of process development and validation, including design of experiments, statistical analysis and equipment maintenance required. Knowledge of continuous improvement tools, lean manufacturing and six‑sigma preferred. Qualification in Project Management, such as PMP Certification, is an advantage. Location & travel requirements 15% domestic and international travel. Required Skills Budget Management, Change Management, Commercial Awareness, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Design Thinking, Developing Others, Fact‑Based Decision Making, Feasibility Studies, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Lean Supply Chain Management. Preferred Skills Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Application, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management. #J-18808-Ljbffr
