Continuous Improvement Engineer

Freudenberg Medical; Carrick-on-Shannon; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Flexible Work Models

Health Insurance

Personal Development

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd. in Carrick-on-Shannon is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive waste reduction and lean improvements across the site. You will work with manufacturing teams to embed Lean principles and standard work.

We offer a collaborative environment with development opportunities, on-site support, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join a globally respected medical device CDI and help shape efficient, compliant processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with Lean experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean and CI methodologies such as Kaizen, 5S, SMED, MDI, 3P.
• Lean Systems Black Belt and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification, or equivalent practical Lean experience.
• Experience leading improvement projects with cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to translate opportunities into measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, cost or productivity.

Responsibilities

• Identify waste and drive practical improvement results across the site.
• Lead CI projects from idea to implementation to boost efficiency and quality.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and mobilize teams to action.
• Embed Lean and standard work with manufacturing teams.
• Support LPMS development and sustainable ways of working.
• Explore automation concepts with LCIA and implement pilots.
• Identify digitalisation and RPA opportunities in processes.
• Hands-on with processes to reduce bottlenecks and waste.
• Use data and Lean tools to build improvement plans and show impact.
• Foster a culture of Continuous Improvement across functions.

Skills

Lean principles

Kaizen events

Six Sigma

Cross-functional teams

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

Tools

LPMS

RPA

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Medical is a trusted Contract Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) partner, delivering high-quality solutions from ideation and market launch to volume production for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. With proven expertise in materials and technologies, Freudenberg Medical offers an extensive range of vertically integrated capabilities: precision molding and extrusions, complex catheters, hypotubes, and coatings.

Benefits

• Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim

On‑Site

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd.

Join our team as a:

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Responsibilities

• Make a visible impact across the site by identifying waste and turning improvement opportunities into practical, measurable results
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects from idea through to implementation, improving efficiency, productivity, quality and cost
• Bring teams together to facilitate Kaizen events, challenge current ways of working and quickly turn ideas into action
• Work directly with manufacturing teams and process owners to embed Lean methodologies and standard work into everyday operations
• Help shape and develop our Lean Production Management System (LPMS), supporting teams to build sustainable ways of working
• Explore smarter ways of working through Low Cost Intelligent Automation (LCIA), taking automation ideas from concept through to implementation
• Identify opportunities to simplify and automate processes through digitalisation and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Get hands‑on with manufacturing processes to identify bottlenecks, reduce engineered waste and improve overall process flow
• Use data and Lean problem‑solving tools to build improvement plans, demonstrate impact and share results with key stakeholders
• Champion a culture of Continuous Improvement, working cross‑functionally to encourage new ideas, challenge the status quo and make improvements that last

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Life Sciences or a related discipline, combined with relevant Continuous Improvement / Lean experience
• Strong practical knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Kaizen, 5S, SMED, MDI, 3P and structured problem solving
• Lean Systems Black Belt and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification, or equivalent practical Lean experience
• Experience leading improvement projects and bringing cross‑functional teams together to deliver measurable results
• A track record of driving change and translating improvement opportunities into tangible improvements in quality, efficiency, cost or productivity
• Strong communication, coaching and facilitation skills, with the confidence to engage, train and influence colleagues at all levels
• Good technical and systems capability, with experience using business, quality or manufacturing systems and data to support decision‑making
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment; experience with Visual Management, 5S, MDI or regulated manufacturing environments such as ISO 13485 / FDA QMSR would be an advantage

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.