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Manufacturing Engineer

  • On-site
    • Leitrim, Connaught, Ireland
  • Engineering ( Production/Process Dev/Manufacturing)

Job description

Our client, a leading MedTech company based in Leitrim are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. 


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Problem solving and troubleshooting on Non-conforming materials, customer complaints and incapable processes.

  • Ensuring that Processes are set up and monitored according to work instructions.

  • Mentoring of Technicians and Operators as required to drive improvements.

  • Participation in the development of cell lay-outs, material travel & handling & over-all work plan in order to provide effective synchronous lean manufacturing.

  • Ensuring that non-conforming product and processes are evaluated and corrected as required in accordance with process controls and production procedures. Participation in the MRB Program & product disposition

  • Participation in plant Corrective/ Preventive & Continuous Process Improvement programs.

  • Participation in the Internal Quality Audit Program & Vendor Audit Program

  • Support and participation in new cell developments/layout ensuring production engineering input is provided to R&D/NPI early in product lifecycles.

  • Participation in the Internal Validation Program & ensuring that all new processes are supported during validation before transfer to production. (During this phase ownership of process will transfer from NPI engineer to Manufacturing engineer)

  • Drive yield improvements across the cells using structure A3 Root Cause Analysis methodology.

  • Improve output and cell efficiencies using Lean tools and methodology.

  • Customer management in ensuring that the supply of product is maintained, technical issues resolved and change management effectively planned and controlled ensuring all customer needs met in compliance with the QMS.

  • Identify and implement technical improvements where applicable.

  • Adhere to Plant Safety requirements and Health & Safety requirements relating to your work, assuming responsibility for those aspects of the OH&S System over which you have control to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others.

  • Be aware of the potential environmental impacts associated with your work and the implications of non-conformance.

  • Contribute to enhanced energy performance by conservation of energy where possible (Lighting, Equipment, Air Conditioning etc).

  • Contribute to the continual improvement activities of the OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management systems through participation, providing feedback/ suggestions for improvement and by reporting accidents, dangerous occurrence, near miss/ illness, good catch and environmental incidents in a timely manner.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Polymer, Science, Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years’ experience in a Process Assembly technician role in a medical device environment

  • Knowledgeable in the area of lean manufacturing, validations, process controls, process improvements

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work

  • Ability to organize, manage, and communicate across all levels and functions

  • Motivated and Self-starting.

  • High level of PC skills required. The successful candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint packages.

  • Excellent attention to detail communication and time management skills.


Desirables -  Lean Systems Green Belt (LSGB) Certified or Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) Certified


Students / Apprentices (unqualified) will be assigned to a fully competent individual. Co-signing will be implemented by the student’s / apprentice’s Manager.


An Associate position may exist for limited experience and will be assigned to an experienced Engineer.


A Senior position may exist for a minimum of 4 years’ experience.


Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment for other or future related vacancies.

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