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Manufacturing Engineer Lead

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact Email: kevin.griffin@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 25574

This is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer Team Lead to join an established healthcare Manufacturer based in Waterford.

Current shift: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every second Wednesday (night shift)

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive root cause analysis and technical problem-solving activities
  • Coordinate engineering support to meet production and customer requirements
  • Liaise with equipment vendors and program teams
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives; monitor trends and process variation
  • Maintain and develop tooling/equipment documentation and work instructions
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team (or support development into leadership)
  • Set priorities, assign tasks, and ensure delivery to quality and timelines
  • Promote teamwork, ownership, and cross-functional communication
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and GMP standards

Education/Background

  • Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Physics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is desirable.
  • Experience in cleanroom procedures and medical moulding is desirable.
  • Familiar with process setup and validation, including performing process window studies, IQ, OQ, and PQ highly desirable.
  • People management experience desirable, but not essential
  • Open to high-potential candidates (e.g., Line Coordinators / Senior Technicians) looking to step into a leadership role

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Kevin Griffin.

kevin.griffin@collinsmcnicholas.ie

(021) 2427108

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