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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 jnj.com.\nAs guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.\nJob Function:\nR&D Product DevelopmentJob Sub Function:\nR&D Mechanical EngineeringJob Category:\nScientific/TechnologyAll Job Posting Locations:\nLimerick, IrelandJob Description:\nStaff Engineer - Molding\nJohnson & Johnson is hiring for a Staff Engineer, Injection Molding. This position will be located in Limerick, Ireland.\nPosition Summary\nThe Staff Engineer - Molding is responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering support for contact lens molding and associated manufacturing systems. The role drives equipment reliability, molding process optimization, tooling strategy, new product introduction (NPI), and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and operational performance requirements. The position serves as a key technical interface between Manufacturing, R&D, Optical Tooling, Process Engineering, Automation, and external suppliers.\nThis\nKey Responsibilities\nMold Tooling Development and Vendor Management\nTooling project and Vendor management to include tooling budgets, timelines, project milestones from concept to commercial. Selecting tooling suppliers and vendors issuing RFQs or URSs. Coordinate Design Reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests\nSupport mold design, mold modifications, mold validation, and tooling lifecycle management.\nManage mold flow simulations to predict and prevent design flaws and part defects.\nCreate or review detailed 3D CAD models and technical drawings for components and tooling, specify technical requirements including hot runner systems and gating strategies.\nAssess tooling requirements for existing and future contact lens products, including new lens platforms and stabilization designs.\nCoordinate offline tooling activities and external vendor work related to molds, inserts, and core components.\nPartner with Optical Tooling and R&D teams to define tooling requirements for development and manufacturing programs.\nMolding Process Engineering\nProvide technical ownership and engineering support for injection molding equipment, molds, inserts, cores, and associated automation systems.\nInvestigate and resolve molding, tooling, process, and equipment performance issues impacting quality and production output.\nLead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve process robustness and manufacturing performance.\nSupport troubleshooting of molding equipment, robotics, vacuum systems, temperature control systems, sensors, shutters, and ancillary equipment.\nNew Product Introduction (NPI) and R&D Support\nCollaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams to industrialize new contact lens technologies and manufacturing processes.\nEvaluate manufacturing implications of new product designs and tooling strategies.\nParticipate in recurring R&D operational reviews and cross-functional technical forums.\nSupport prototype, pilot, and commercial implementation activities.\nContinuous Improvement and Operational Excellence\nIdentify opportunities to improve throughput, yield, reliability, and operational efficiency.\nAnalyze manufacturing losses, equipment downtime, and quality issues to drive sustainable improvements.\nSupport capacity planning and future manufacturing investments.\nDevelop engineering solutions that improve operational performance and reduce manufacturing risk.\nSafety, Quality, and Compliance\nChampion safe work practices and engineering controls within molding operations.\nLead or contribute to safety assessments, risk evaluations, and continuous safety improvement activities.\nDevelop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and training materials.\nEnsure engineering activities comply with company standards and regulated manufacturing requirements.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Manufacturing Operations, Process Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, Quality, R&D, and Optical Tooling organizations.\nWork with global engineering teams and external suppliers to support tooling, equipment, and technology projects.\nProvide technical guidance and subject matter expertise to production and engineering teams.\nKey Stakeholders\nR&D Operations Engineering Team\nMolding Operations and Manufacturing Teams\nOptical Tooling Organizations\nProcess and Automation Engineers\nQuality and EHS Functions\nExternal Tooling and Equipment Suppliers\nGlobal Vision Care Engineering Teams\nTypical Deliverables\nMolding equipment and tooling improvement projects\nRoot cause investigations and corrective action plans\nMold qualification and validation activities\nSafety and risk assessment documentation\nEngineering standards, procedures, and work instructions\nTechnical evaluations supporting NPI and capacity expansion initiatives\nCore Competencies\nInjection molding process and tooling engineering\nProblem solving and root cause analysis\nManufacturing systems troubleshooting\nProcess optimization and continuous improvement\nTechnical project leadership\nCross-functional collaboration\nProduct industrialization and NPI support\nSafety and risk management\nRequired Skills:\nPreferred Skills:\nBusiness Case Modeling, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Design Thinking, Feasibility Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Product Design, Product Development, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Support, Research and Development, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Technical Credibility, Technical Writing, Technologically SavvyThe anticipated pay range for this position, in the primary posting location, is:\n€63,300.00 - €101,315.00The anticipated pay ranges for additional locations are:\nThe anticipated base pay range for this position is 63,300.00 - 101,775.00 Eur AnnualBenefits:\nIn 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.\n*This is for informative purposes only. 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