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Manufacturing Engineer

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact: Emma Barry
  • Contact Email: emma.barry@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 22631
We are working with a medical device client in Galway to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team on a 12 month contract. 
Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical leadership on product and process issues, driving improvements through the team’s VIP programme.
  • Lead structured process improvement initiatives across people, service, quality and cost.
  • Drive Lean initiatives and support continuous improvement across the operation.
  • Partner with Quality and Engineering teams, both within the plant and across the wider corporation.
  • Support new product introduction through phase reviews and NPE meetings.
  • Provide ongoing manufacturing support to deliver quality, output and cost targets.
  • Maintain an accurate capacity model with the Line Supervisor and plan capital requirements in advance.
  • Lead project planning and execution for major projects, product/process transfers and capacity or sustaining programmes.
  • Develop and maintain GMP-compliant technical documentation in collaboration with the wider team.
  • Evaluate new equipment, processes and chemicals with EHS to minimise environmental impact.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 2 years’ relevant engineering experience, ideally within the Medical Device industry or another highly regulated environment.
  • Experience in equipment installation and qualification.
  • Hands-on experience with process validation, including OQ/PQ.
  • Strong technical, communication and teamwork skills, with the initiative to drive improvements.
  • Working knowledge of MES, SAP and Windchill is advantageous.
  • Experience with Fast Track or Full Track Windchill Change Notice (CN) processes is beneficial.
  • Project management experience is desirable.
  • Experience with Watchman products and processes is an advantage.
For a confidential discussion on the role and the organisation, please contact Emma Barry today.

emma.barry@collinsmcnicholas.ie

091 706719

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