Manufacturing Engineer The position requires a manufacturing engineer to work in the company's European Distribution and Customer Service hub, in Athenry or designated location.
Responsibilities include: Automation Support: Support of automation machinery alongside process monitoring ensuring minimal downtime.Equipment Qualification: Perform equipment qualifications and validations, including report writing.Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and prevent recurrence.Process Design & Optimization: Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality.New Product Introduction (NPI): Assist in the transition of new products from the development stage to full-scale manufacturing, ensuring manufacturability and scalability.Equipment & Tooling: Evaluate and implement new machinery, tooling, and automation systems to enhance production capabilities.Lean Manufacturing: Apply Lean principles, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to streamline production processes, reduce costs, and improve product quality.Quality Control: Collaborate with the quality team to ensure that manufacturing processes meet quality standards and that products comply with industry regulations and customer specifications.Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with production and quality to ensure alignment on manufacturing goals and objectives.Health, Safety & Environmental: Follow all health, safety & environmental rules and procedures and participate in safety and environmental activities in order to improve the workplace for all employees.Performs other related duties as assigned.Reports to the Engineering Technical Lead.Qualifications & Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree (level 8) in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Candidates without a level 8 degree may be considered if they possess extensive relevant experience in a similar engineering role.Experience: 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related roles in an industrial setting. Familiarity with ISO, FDA, or other regulatory standards depending on the industry.Technical Skills: Teamwork: Proven ability to work well both as part of a team but also able to work on own.Problem-solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.Project management: Project management experience and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.CAD software: Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for designing fixtures, tooling and optimizing manufacturing processes.Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification is a plus.Other Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
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