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Supply Chain EngineeringJob Sub Function:
Project EngineeringJob Category:
Scientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:
Limerick, IrelandJob Description:
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Job Summary
Staff Project Engineer is responsible for executing all phases of site wide capital projects that enable the continuous improvement of our world class manufacturing platforms and supporting systems. You will be directly responsible for leading a variety of projects from concept to delivery and act as the technical lead accountable for scope development, schedule execution, and budget adherence.
Key Responsibilities:- Accountable individual for delivering site priority capital projects that span equipment upgrades, product brand conversions, and new line installation/commissioning under minimal supervision.
- Utilize experience with formal project management tools to ensure execution to best practices around budget development, resource management, and schedule creation.
- Lead multi-functional teams (internal and external to Engineering) and influence business decisions around optimal scope approaches. Supervise the activities of a multi-disciplined staff that may change in size and composition from project to project.
- Responsible for providing technical interpretation and expertise to ensure adherence to FDA/Safety/Quality policies, good engineering practices, J&J standards, and customer specifications.
- Align project scope with stakeholders and document in project charter. Provide regular project updates to site leadership. Drive business alignment through the development and execution of a formal communication plan.
- Establishes project timelines, objectives, priorities, and targets. Responsible for developing project budgets, acquiring bids, preparing funding requests and obtaining Capital Appropriation approval from senior leadership.
- Demonstrates a strong leadership style which reflects the standards and expectations outlined in the Johnson & Johnson Credo.
- A bachelor’s degree: life sciences, engineering, or business management specialization is required.
- At least 5 years’ experience with direct accountability over multi-functional teams delivering capital projects to plan within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience with budget ownership and direct accountability of capital investments in excess of $1MM. Able to effectively communicate methods for developing budgetary estimates and obtaining capital appropriations through a formal approval process.
- Able to effectively communicate formal project methodologies around the key areas of project management.
- Experience providing direction to both internal and contract project team members and driving tactical execution to project milestones.
- Experience owning the installation, commissioning, and validation activities for automated process equipment in a regulated medical device industry. This includes familiarity with FDA regulatory standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Experience developing budgets and business case proposals that led to acquiring capital appropriations in excess of $1M USD.
- Proven track record of effectively forecasting project cash flows and actively managing spend to achieve accurate results against forecast.
- Familiar with Process Safety Management and Process Hazard Analysis for equipment installations and qualifications within PSM governed areas.
- This position could have up to 10% travel both domestic and/or international.
- Certification in a Project Management framework is preferred.
- Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Coaching, Collaboration, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Critical Thinking, Customer Centricity, Feasibility Studies, Lean Supply Chain Management, Organizational Project Management, Problem Solving, Project Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Building, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Scientific Research, Supply Planning, Technologically Savvy
The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€63,300.00 - €101,315.00Benefits:
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, or business management
- At least 5 years' experience leading multi-functional teams delivering capital projects in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated budget ownership and direct accountability for capital investments in excess of $1M
- Experience with formal project management methodologies (scope, schedule, resource, budget management)
- Experience directing internal and contract project team members to achieve project milestones
- Ownership of installation, commissioning, and validation activities for automated process equipment in a regulated medical device industry
- Familiarity with FDA regulatory standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Experience developing budgets and business case proposals that led to capital appropriations in excess of $1M USD
- Proven track record forecasting project cash flows and managing spend against forecasts
- Familiarity with Process Safety Management and Process Hazard Analysis for equipment installations
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP)
- Coaching, Collaboration, CAPA, Lean Supply Chain, QA, Regulatory Compliance, Problem Solving, Project Engineering experience (preferred)
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with added supports like onsite clinics, fitness centers, and Employee Assistance resources. Mental-health services and wellbeing reimbursements are also described as meaningful components of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.
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