Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization & NPI

Gi Group; Shannon; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve day-to-day manufacturing operations in Shannon, Co. Clare.

You will drive process stability, efficiency, quality, and cost improvements while partnering with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and NPI teams. The role involves developing and optimising processes, SOPs, and work instructions; leading Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects; validating equipment; and collaborating on NPIs and CAPAs to ensure safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics Engineering (or similar).
• Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data systems.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities with measurable outcomes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support to production to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Develop, implement, and optimise manufacturing processes, work instructions, routings, and SOPs.
• Lead continuous improvement projects (Lean / Six Sigma) focused on cycle time reduction, yield improvement, scrap reduction, and productivity gains.
• Support equipment selection, commissioning, validation/qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ as applicable), and process capability studies.
• Collaborate with Quality to support NCRs, CAPA, deviation investigations, and customer complaints where manufacturing input is required.
• Support NPI / process transfer activities including PFMEA, control plans, line balancing, and training.
• Ensure EHS standards are embedded into process design and daily engineering support.
• Analyse production data and KPIs; provide reports and recommendations to improve performance and uptime.
• Work with suppliers/contractors on tooling, fixtures, jigs, and process improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Interpreting drawings

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechatronics)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Gi Group seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve day-to-day manufacturing operations in Shannon, Co. Clare.

You will drive process stability, efficiency, quality, and cost improvements while partnering with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and NPI teams. The role involves developing and optimising processes, SOPs, and work instructions; leading Lean/Six Sigma improvement projects; validating equipment; and collaborating on NPIs and CAPAs to ensure safe, compliant