Join our dynamic Client in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, and play a pivotal role in optimising manufacturing processes for cutting-edge single-use systems. We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to drive efficiency, manage projects, and ensure the highest standards of quality in a regulated environment.
About the Role:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll be instrumental in supporting our operations team, leading single-use systems engineering projects, and maximising equipment utilization. You'll apply your engineering expertise to drive continuous improvement, manage equipment procurement and validation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.
Cleanroom Environment & Non-Smoking Policy:
This position requires working in an ISO Class 7 cleanroom environment. Due to the sensitivity of our products, only non-smokers are eligible for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process Optimization & Lean Initiatives: Drive manufacturing process performance and cleanroom layout improvements through the implementation of problem-solving tools and lean methodologies.
- Single-Use Systems Project Management: Lead engineering projects related to single-use systems, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Equipment Utilization & OEE: Apply a scientific approach to problem-solving, utilizing analytical and experimental skills to maximize equipment utilization and track Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Equipment Procurement & Validation: Collaborate with operations, machine build shop, facilities, and EH&S to define equipment requirements, manage procurement, installation, and validation of new equipment.
- Process Analysis & Improvement: Analyze current manufacturing processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
- Equipment Design & Review: Participate in new equipment design reviews, providing recommendations for ease of operation, maintenance, and robustness.
- Quality & Compliance: Support the Quality department through the creation of SOPs, deviation/excursion responses, and equipment/process validation.
- Training & Support: Train operators on new equipment and procedures, and provide ongoing product support for single-use systems production.
- Documentation & Continuous Improvement: Create support documentation, including process flows, and facilitate new product design implementation.
- CAD & Equipment Modification: Prepare drawings for equipment modifications using 2D and 3D CAD software, and assist with equipment troubleshooting and repair.
- Safety & Environmental Compliance: Ensure all engineering work adheres to Environmental Health and Safety standards.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree (Level 8) in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline).
- 3-5 years of industry experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Experience in cleanroom manufacturing and regulated industries (e.g., medical device, pharmaceutical) is highly desirable.
- Proven project management experience.
- Experience in jig and fixture design.
- 3D printing experience is a plus.
For more details on this role, feel free to reach out to Emma Cawley
emma.cawley@collinsmcnicholas.ie
Kindly note that, given the expected high volume of applications, we can only respond to candidates whose qualifications closely match the specific requirements of the role. We genuinely value your interest in this opportunity and thank you for your understanding.