Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer 

Location: JnJ Medtech Neurovascular - Ballybrit, Galway 

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 39 hours per week

Reports to: Manufacturing Manager

J&J MedTech Neurovascular is recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer located in Galway, Ireland.

The Manufacturing Engineer works as part of a multi-functional team in the development and production of medical devices used for the treatment of stroke. They provide production, process, and risk management support to ensure that our medical devices are appropriately designed and manufactured to successfully treat ischemic stroke.

This includes providing technical expertise within the manufacturing engineering team tasked with the production of acute ischemic stroke devices. Production support activities such as equipment validation, process validation, risk assessments, and management of the manufacturing line performance at our external manufacturer are core to the role.

roles and responsibilities

• Identify and implement opportunities for improved efficiency. Proactive monitoring of line efficiency, performance and output using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.

• Establish relationship with external manufacturers ensuring production targets are achieved.

• Completion and review of process risk analysis and ongoing dedication to risk reduction.

• Provide design for manufacture feedback/support to R&D team during new product development phase.

• Equipment specification, procurement, calibration, and maintenance.

• Collaborate closely with component and service suppliers on any quality issues.

• Apply advanced statistical methods and performs mathematical calculations to resolve manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.

• Apply verbal and written communications skills in periodic and special reports and presentations both internally and with customers. 

• Perform analytical problem solving/process improvement projects and utilizes structured decision-making skills.

• Give technical mentorship to junior engineers/technicians.

• Represent the company externally, for example at physician line tours.

how to succeed

essential

• Mechanical or biomedical engineering degree or equivalent.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a GMP regulated Operations Department environment. 

• Production / line support experience within a medical device environment.

• A strategic team-player, with deep-rooted initiative and accountability.

• Inherent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Working knowledge of six sigma and/or lean engineering principles with a proven track record in use and delivery of results.

Desirable

• Specific experience of laser-cutting/welding, adhesive bonding, and microassembly of medical devices.

• Experience of technology transfer and process optimisation.

benefits

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 12 months and has a strong chance of extension. 

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

J&J MedTech Neurovascular:

J&J MedTech Neurovascular is a global leader in neurovascular care. Our commitment to changing the trajectory of stroke is inspired by our long heritage and dedication to helping physicians protect people from a lifetime of hardship. J&J MedTech Neurovascular offers a broad portfolio of devices used in the endovascular treatment of hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke.

What is it like to work at J&J MedTech Neurovascular?

• Culturally, we are putting the needs of Our Credo stakeholders first through pursuing the highest standards of quality, compliance, and ethics, ensuring everyday actions contribute to Our Purpose.

• We are continuing to better our understanding of clot science, through our Neuro Thromboembolic Initiative (NTI). This is a commitment to advance the treatment of stroke through interdisciplinary collaboration and investment in clot and stroke research. How we understand clots and their behaviour enhances our opportunity to design devices that improve patient outcomes and, overall, advance the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.

• We are a fast-growing division within J&J with a demonstrated drive for innovation and a strong new product pipeline. As a testament to this, J&J MedTech Neurovascular recently won the Medtech Company of the year award in 2022.

• From a People perspective, we invest in our people, and take great pride in providing a positive work environment which respects diversity, supports wellbeing, and embraces innovation. This is empowered through our employee resource groups (ERGs) focused on further balances of gender, nationality, capability and more, including the additional attracting of qualified diverse candidates for our open roles.

application process

• We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

• We do not accept applications via email. 

• The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. 

• PAYE, LTD & Umbrella options are available. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.