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Europe/Middle East/Africa-Ireland-Limerick

Lead Process Engineer-000007J0

Description

Company Summary:

Vistakon Ireland is located in Limerick and produces the world leading Acuvue brand of contact lens. Our Limerick site uses the most advanced technology in the world to control and manage highly complex and automated production processes. We utilize state of the art technologies such as injection moulding, robotics, vision and sterilization systems to produce daily disposable contact lenses.

The Limerick facility, originally open in 1995 as a purpose built facility for the production of contact lenses, has seen significant growth through the years. This ongoing growth in demand for contact lenses is seeing the expansion of the limerick facility and the creation of exciting opportunities within the Engineering function. These positions will support the optimization and continuous improvement of the current production lines with responsibility been added for the new production lines, once in production.

Position Summary:

The Successful candidates will have a lead position in a variety of process engineering functions with a focus on process improvement in a manufacturing environment. The primary function is to support manufacturing by implementing manufacturing processes aimed at improving product quality, line efficiency/process optimization, and manufacturing costs by evaluating new materials, processes and equipment.

The Engineer will work at an advanced technical expertise level involving process development fundamentals that supports corrections/improvements/risk management. They will facilitate concurrent engineering assignments involving projects of major magnitude and scope which may include sub-contractors or outside vendors. They will act as advocate and driver for continuous improvement of technology/processes and are capable of utilizing a variety of statistical tools to validate process improvements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

- Leads and Manages large scope process improvement projects aimed at continuous improvement activities to improve product quality and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness
- Ensure all process developments and improvements meet the Quality Management System requirements (ISO 13485, FDA & JPAL)
- Demonstrate strong leadership and a clear identifiable work ethos within the team
- Provides direction and strong technical input to the appropriate personnel in the identification and resolution of Corrective/Preventative actions to address Quality, Technical, and Manufacturing issues (Audit Actions, NCR's, CAPA's, etc).
- Project Management - Accurate planning, timely delivery and reporting for all project deliverables.
- Participate in risk assessments and HAZOPs of manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Develop and maintain Behavioural Standards in line with company standards and policy.
- Work with team leader to develop and implement strategic engineering Goals & Objectives.
- All employees are responsible for the Environmental and Health & Safety effects of the work that they perform
- Keep up to date on new developments and technologies in assigned disciplines and present on new 'Best Practice' methodologies, procedures, processes and equipment to the company in a proactive manner.

Qualifications


- Primary Degree (Level 8) in Process, Production, Manufacturing, Polymer, Materials, Biomedical or Mechanical engineering with minimum 4 years experience.
- Masters Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline would be considered advantageous
- Extensive knowledge and application of statistical process control and capability analysis required
- Achievement of Six Sigma/Green Belt/Black Belt accreditation would be a distinct advantage.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, root cause analysis and risk assessments with a strong attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work on own initiative and deliver results.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with proven leadership abilities.
- Familiarity with manufacturing and validation in a regulated (FDA or IMB) environment an advantage.
- Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Experience of lean concepts such as 5S and standard work would be an advantage.

Primary Location:Europe/Middle East/Africa-Ireland-Limerick
Other Locations:Europe/Middle East/Africa-Ireland-Tipperary, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Ireland-Cork, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Ireland-Clare, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Ireland-Galway
Organization: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (Ireland) Limited (8182)
Relocation: Eligible
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Job Function: Process Engineering