Lead Manufacturing Engineer

CREGG; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in medical devices based in Co. Cork is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer. You will lead a team responsible for enhancing production efficiency and ensuring compliance through effective equipment management. Ideal candidates have a Level 8 Engineering degree and 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. This role offers excellent career progression opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring a small manufacturing team.
• Knowledge of equipment process validation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3 manufacturing technicians.
• Support and oversee daily operations across manufacturing and automated production lines.
• Conduct and manage equipment process validations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for production equipment and drive effective problem-solving initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem solving ability

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 8 Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline

Tools

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma methodologies

Job description

CREGG are seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join a global leader and thriving medical device company based in Co. Cork. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced engineer to take a hands-on leadership role within our manufacturing operations. You'll lead a team of 3 technicians and play a key part in driving production efficiency, supporting automation initiatives, and maintaining high standards in equipment performance.
Excellent career progression opportunities and exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Shift – Swing Shift – 4 days on 3 off – 3 on 4 off –12hr – 6pm – 6am

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of 3 manufacturing technicians.
• Support and oversee daily operations across manufacturing and automated production lines.
• Conduct and manage equipment process validations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for production equipment and drive effective problem-solving initiatives.
• Plan and execute maintenance strategies to maximise equipment uptime and reliability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, and Operations teams reporting any issues to senior management.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

Qualifications & Experience:

• Level 8 Degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience leading or mentoring a small manufacturing team – leadership skills.
• Knowledge of equipment process validation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem solving ability and strong communication skills.
• Experience in a GMP regulated industry, ideally medical devices or pharmaceuticals.

Contact: For more details please reach out to Gary Keane at [e-mail] or 086-1030418 / 091-700814