Lead Process Engineer — High-Speed Medical Device Automation

Morgan McKinley; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead a high‑volume, automated medical device assembly operation in Ireland. You will act as the technical expert for processes and equipment, delivering improvements while ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 10+ years in manufacturing, and experience leading technicians; exposure to GMP and validation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of process engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience leading engineering technicians or teams.
• Strong knowledge of automated, high‑speed equipment and processes.
• Proven track record of improving equipment reliability and OEE.
• Experience with structured problem solving (Six Sigma, DMAIC, RCA).
• Lean manufacturing knowledge (TPM, Standard Work).
• Experience in GMP/regulated environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of technicians, providing technical guidance and day‑to‑day production support.
• Act as the subject matter expert for fully automated, high‑speed equipment and processes.
• Drive problem solving and root cause investigations to improve process performance and equipment reliability.
• Champion data‑driven continuous improvement to enhance OEE, quality and productivity.
• Review and optimise preventative maintenance to maximise uptime.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance and engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Support introduction of new equipment and processes with robust validation and handover to production.
• Lead CAPA, non‑conformance and customer complaint investigations.
• Manage change controls and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and deliver technical training to support team capability.
• Promote strong safety culture with risk assessments and safe working practices.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

OEE improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead a high‑volume, automated medical device assembly operation in Ireland. You will act as the technical expert for processes and equipment, delivering improvements while ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 10+ years in manufacturing, and experience leading technicians; exposure to GMP and validation is essential.