Global Lean Manufacturing Engineer — Scale-Up & Transfer

Hanley Energy; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanley Energy seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to shape scalable assembly processes, document controls, and drive continuous improvement across operations. The role focuses on Lean implementation, productivity gains, and successful transfer of processes to the US facility to ramp production.

Responsibilities include creating routings, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with engineering, operations and quality teams to meet cost, quality and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Level 8 or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a configure-to-order or design-to-order environment.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, process optimization, flexible manufacturing systems and quality control.
• Proficiency in using CAD/CAM software and manufacturing simulation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification and knowledge of automation/robotics would be an advantage.
• Ability to travel between Irish locations regularly and to travel to the US as required.

Responsibilities

• Create and update detailed manufacturing routings, including process steps, equipment requirements, and resource needs.
• Ensure routings align with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams to optimize routing efficiency and minimize costs.
• Conduct time studies to determine process times and resource requirements.
• Use time study data to optimize routings and improve productivity.
• Maintain documentation of manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, and quality plans.
• Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant personnel.
• Analyze and evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Implement lean manufacturing improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Select and install appropriate manufacturing equipment ensuring production compatibility.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean principles and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Lean/Six Sigma certification

Education

Bachelor’s level 8 or Master’s in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Manufacturing simulation tools

Job description

Hanley Energy seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to shape scalable assembly processes, document controls, and drive continuous improvement across operations. The role focuses on Lean implementation, productivity gains, and successful transfer of processes to the US facility to ramp production.

Responsibilities include creating routings, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with engineering, operations and quality teams to meet cost, quality and delivery targets.