Process Engineer- Vistakon Job

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Process Engineer
- Vistakon-1500050494WDescriptionProcess Engineer, Vistakon Ireland, part of the Johnson & Johnson family of companiesCOMPANY INTRODUCTIONVistakon Ireland is located in Limerick and produces the Acuvue range of contact lenses: the world’s leading contact lens product. Our Limerick site uses the industry’s most advanced technology and directly employs over 900 people. We produce a diverse array of contact lenses using our highly automated production process. Key to our success has been the combination of state-of-the-art material science with technologies such as precision injection moulding, robotics, vision systems and data analytics.
Vistakon Ireland was established in 1995 in the National Technology Park, close to the University of Limerick. The facility opened with six production lines that manufactured one day disposable contact lens for the European and Japanese markets. Since then we have been on a continuous expansion and improvement path and now have over 36 advanced production lines, manufacturing over 8 million contact lenses a day, which are shipped to customers worldwide.
Our adherence to best practices in continuing professional development (CPD) has resulted in Vistakon being accredited by Engineers Ireland. The accreditation symbolises the company’s commitment to giving all its employees the opportunity for professional development and advancement.
Each year, we work to expand the number of product lines operating on site and to retrofit existing product lines with the latest process engineering technology. This commitment to continuous improvement has allowed Vistakon to meet the ever increasing global demand for Acuvue lenses and has fostered an innovative environment that has led to a steady stream of new product introductions (NPI). This constant commitment ensures that growth will be sustained into the future.
As Process Engineer, in a typical day:You will ensure the delivery of high quality, new and innovative products to our customers, in a timely and cost-effective manner.
You will be a core team member in NPI and manufacturing platform development projects, with specific accountabilities for the areas of process design and development.
You will be expected and encouraged to keep up-to-date on the latest process engineering developments and technologies and to proactively bring ‘best practice’ methodologies, procedures, processes and equipment into the organisation. To facilitate you in this, and to ensure the development and maintenance of standards, you will be part of a community within the Vision Care business that includes designers, researchers, developers and manufacturers.
In support of our existing automated platforms, you will lead projects to optimise processes equipment with respect to quality, reliability, capability and capacity.
You will engage with the appropriate personnel in the identification and resolution of corrective/preventative actions that address quality, technical, and manufacturing issues.
What you’ll own and how you’ll grow:This role is recognised within the organisation as being of key strategic importance in terms of enabling the business to remain competitive and grow market share.
You will be responsible for providing technical leadership and have ownership for the following:
- NPI process.
- Identification and implementation of process related continuous improvement activities that increase product quality and growth overall equipment effectiveness.
- Engage with personnel in the identification and resolution of corrective/preventative actions that address quality, technical, and manufacturing issues.
- Perform design, development and installation of equipment, automation transfer systems and processes.
- Project management, planning and co-ordination of multiple projects, within a matrix environment.
- Apply troubleshooting expertise to resolve equipment, systems and process problems using strong statistical and analytical methodologies.
- Communication of findings throughout the organisation.
What we’re about:We are passionate about our work, play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines and care deeply about our customers and communities. At Johnson & Johnson our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers. We share a kind of DNA where we’re each:
- Responsible to our customers and communities.
- Ready to apply our knowledge and know-how.
- Unique in our background and experiences.
- The drivers of our own success.
- Passionate about doing what’s right.
- Seeking to learn and teach.
Make a unique mark in your career:This is an opportunity to work as a technical leader at the cutting edge of medical device process engineering, in an FDA regulated environment, and to be a member of a Johnson & Johnson company with an excellent record in employee continuous professional development and business continuous improvement.
QualificationsBE VITAL
- What you’re great at:You will have at a minimum a Level 8. B.Sc. or B.Eng. honours degree qualification in Physics/Chemistry/Biological Science or Mechanical/Material/Process Engineering, with a demonstrable track record of delivering results.
Innovation and problem solving are core competencies in our business and will lead to you being sought for technical leadership in the continuous improvement of existing processes and in the development and deployment of new ones.
You will systematically solve problems and use data in support of your decision making. You will enjoy taking the initiative and yet possess the collaborative and influencing skills needed to be a key contributor to cross-functional teams.
Primary Location:Europe/Middle East/Africa-Ireland-Limerick-LimerickOrganization: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (Ireland) Limited (8182)Job Function: Process Engineering