Engineering Lead

Sanmina; Fermoy; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina in Ireland seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead engineers and technicians across production lines, driving process improvements to achieve output and yield targets. You will develop procedures, mentor staff and support new product builds with DFM input while ensuring quality and safety compliance.

The role requires NFQ Level 8 in Engineering and 5+ years in a similar production environment; strong leadership and communication are essential for ongoing performance and

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 8 in Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years experience in a similar Engineering role in a production environment.
• Excellent equipment knowledge and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop technical resources to meet output and yield targets.
• Monitor machine performance in real time to maximize production efficiency.
• Develop, drive and support engineering projects.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes.
• Support and lead new product builds with DFMs where required.
• Update procedures and systems for designated products/lines.
• Provide DFM input on New Product Developments as required.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers and perform machine acceptance tests.
• Coordinate cross‑departmental communication on machine/process operation, safety and environment.
• Attend customer visits and present on performance and process improvements.
• Produce and manage training plans for the team.
• Create capacity plans for products through manufacturing processes.

Skills

Team supervision

Process improvement

Lean / Six Sigma

Education

NFQ Level 8 in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

OBJECTIVES OF POSITION:

• Supervise and lead a Team of Engineers and Technicians as required.
• Develop key Manufacturing Engineering Procedures and Processes.
• Develop the Technical Expertise of the Team.
• Drive Operational Excellence through Engineering Activities within the Team.
• Achieve Output and Yield targets for assigned Production Lines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, Mentor and Develop technical resources.
• Monitor Machine Performance in real time to maximize production output and deliver demand and yield targets.
• Develop , drive and support Projects as required.
• Identify areas for Process Improvement.
• Support and lead new product builds as required.
• Procedure and system updates Implementation for designated products/lines.
• Provide Design for Manufacture (DFM) input on New Product Developments as required.
• Liaise with Equipment Suppliers and perform Machine Acceptance Tests.
• Liaise with other Departments on Machine / Process Operation, Safety and Environment.
• Attend Customer Visits and present on Performance and Process Improvements.
• Produce and manage Training Plan for the Team.
• Produce capacity plans for products through manufacturing process.

Quality:

• Assure ongoing compliance with Quality and Industry Regulatory requirements.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.

MEASUREMENTS:

• Safety, Quality, Demand and Yield targets for assigned Production Lines.
• Performance Improvements in the above.
• Development of Procedures and Processes.
• Completion of Tasks/Projects against set objectives in Performance Review.
• Completion of In-house Training Program.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL:

• NFQ Level 8 in Engineering or lower level degree with suitable experience.
• 5+ years experience in a similar Engineering Role in a Production Environment.

Core Competencies

• Excellent equipment knowledge.
• A compliance mindset and a high level of attention to detail.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• People management and development skills 6-Sigma Green Belt or related Lean expertise.