Lead Packaging Engineering — Drive Operational Excellence

Sanmina; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Fermoy in Ireland seeks an Engineering Lead for Packaging Lines to supervise engineers and technicians, improving manufacturing procedures and driving operational excellence. You will develop team capabilities, monitor real-time machine performance, and lead projects to meet output and yield targets on designated production lines.

The role emphasizes design-for-manufacture input on new products, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance within a high-quality

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 8 in Engineering or lower level degree with suitable experience.
• 5+ years experience in a similar Engineering Role in a Production Environment.
• Excellent equipment knowledge; compliance mindset; high attention to detail; strong communication and influencing skills.

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
• Assure ongoing compliance with Quality and Industry Regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.

Skills

People management

Education

NFQ Level 8 in Engineering

Job description

Sanmina Fermoy in Ireland seeks an Engineering Lead for Packaging Lines to supervise engineers and technicians, improving manufacturing procedures and driving operational excellence. You will develop team capabilities, monitor real-time machine performance, and lead projects to meet output and yield targets on designated production lines.

The role emphasizes design-for-manufacture input on new products, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance within a high-quality