Automation/Manufacturing Engineer

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Waterford; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Waterford is seeking an Automation/Manufacturing Engineer to maintain automation equipment for efficient production and compliance. You will support the design, installation, and validation of automated production lines, conduct root cause investigations, and lead continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate has an Honours Degree in engineering and 3-6 years of manufacturing experience. Competitive package and development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, especially high volume automated assembly.
• Ability to travel as necessary for equipment buy-offs and training.

Responsibilities

• Support design, installation, and validation of production lines.
• Conduct technical root cause investigations.
• Drive continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with GMP standards.
• Manage project budgets and customer liaison.

Skills

Teamwork

Excellent organization skills

Systematic troubleshooting

Lean Six Sigma skills

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Education

Honours Degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

MS Project

CAD

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for anAutomation/Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading healthcare organization inWaterford. You will maintain automation equipment for safe, efficient, and compliant production.

Key Responsibilities and End Results:

• Support design, buy-off, installation and validation of automated production lines.
• Process Characterisation / Optimisation (DFMEA’s, PFMEA’s DOE’s etc.).
• Lead systematic technical root cause investigations.
• Support production line ramp to achieve mature production targets.
• Develops and implements production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most efficient manner for new and existing additive manufacturing processes.
• Monitors the additive manufacturing process; troubleshooting problem processes and assisting in resolving quality issues. Is the technical expert on various projects/productions jobs and process as required.
• Drive continuous improvement projects.
• Manage assigned project budgets; liaise with Customers, contractors as required.
• Support technical training.
• Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events and processes
• Ensure compliance with all learnings from all GMP training events.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.

Skills/Attributes:

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent organisation, communication, computer and presentation skills.
• Systematic troubleshooting skills.
• Strong leadership of technical issue resolution.
• Lean Six Sigma skills an advantage.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Good data analysis skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, MS Project.
• CAD experience desirable.

Job Specifications:

• Honours Degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or similar discipline.
• 3-6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (high volume automated assembly experience would be an advantage as would medical device manufacturing experience).
• Travel as necessary to support equipment buy-offs and training at vendor / customer sites.

For a confidential discussionandmore information on the role,please contactKevin Griffin.

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