Process Engineer

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Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Rinaskiddy Co Cork

Scope: DePuy Synthes, J&J MedTech

Description

DePuy Synthes, Companies of Johnson & Johnson, is the largest, most comprehensive orthopedic and neurological business in the world, built upon the strong legacies of two extraordinary companies.

DePuy Synthes offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of technology, devices, services and programs in joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, neurological, cranio-maxillofacial, power tools and biomaterials.

Our broad array of inspired, innovative and high-quality offerings helps advance the health and wellbeing of people around the world.

DePuy Synthes, who employ over 1000 people in Cork established its manufacturing facility in Cork in 1997 where it manufactures orthopedic knees and hips. In 2014, DePuy Synthes in Cork won the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence.

Job Summary

The role is to provide engineering support for manufacturing operations based within the value streams. The role plays a critical part in achieving key business drivers including Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), Quality, Supply Chain, and Cost Management.

The role will also require a focus on process stability which will involve running CAPA and CIP projects. As process owner the role will involve collaborating with a number of functional groups delivering projects in the value stream such as NPI and Manufacturing Engineering as well as with suppliers and other sister sites running

similar processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

General

• Support attainment of key business metrics through the provision of engineering support for value stream processes.
• Elimination of safety and quality risks in the process through the delivery of robust engineering solutions.
• Lead costs through the delivery of scrap, reprocessing and consumable projects.
• Design & develop tools, fixtures, gauges and special equipment for manufacturing operations in conjunction with Toolroom Technicians and outside vendors.
• Develop stable and capable manufacturing processes through a structured process development approach.
• Preparation of all relevant manufacturing specifications.

Hs&e

• Actively promote a safety culture.
• Manage contractors / vendors working on site to ensure full compliance with site safety requirements.
• Ensure production equipment meets all relevant national and J&J Health, Safety and Environment requirements through completion of required assessments and documentation.

Quality

• Proficient in validation requirements for new consumables / materials and process changes.
• Updates and maintenance of manufacturing specifications for process steps.
• Ensure timely closure of quality actions such as Audit Actions, NCR’s, CAPA’s.
• Ensure all process development, validation, etc. is managed in accordance with the Quality management system.

Supply

• Support day to day operations through attendance at pulse walks and the timely closure of actions.
• Root Cause Analysis and implementation of robust solutions to supply and quality issues as they arise through tools such as 8D and Six Sigma.
• Project Management - provide timely and accurate reporting on project activities ensuring projects are delivered to agreed timelines.

Cost

• Manage the consumables budget for the assigned value stream seeing opportunities for cost reduction and running the delivery of savings.
• Lead scrap reduction within the value stream through a structured approach to data capture, analysis and problem solving.
• Identify and lead cost and technical improvements under the department’s continuous improvement program.
• Provide process input into the value stream mapping process which is used to develop the business plan for the value stream.
• Determine equipment layouts for manufacturing cells using Lean Manufacturing tool as identified.

People

• Engage effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and a clear identifiable work ethos within the Engineering team.
• romote a culture rooted in Credo & Behavioral Standards, inspiring ongoing development.

Strategic

• Work with Team Lead and/or Manager to develop and implement strategic engineering Goals & Objectives.
• Support the implementation of all engineering and plant strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering / Science discipline, with 2+ years experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead significant projects to completion, on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to make effective decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical issues and provide practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Make a unique mark in your career

If you want to be seen for the talent you bring to your work, be the driver of your own career, and work with others who share your real passion for caring and success, then we invite you to join the Johnson & Johnson Talent Community by visiting www.careers.jnj.com

If you decide to apply for the position, any personal data which you provide shall be processed by Johnson & Johnson Medical, a Johnson & Johnson company. Your personal data shall be processed for the purposes of recruitment, recruitment policy and selection.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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