Manufacturing / Design & Development Engineer I

Cpl Group; Connacht; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manufacturing / Design & Development Engineer I role is based in Galway and is an entirely onsite, 12-month contract with a leading medical device organisation. You will support manufacturing operations, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant production processes.

The ideal candidate is a graduate engineer or early-career professional with strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills, and a good grounding in manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and sustaining engineering support within a manufacturing environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and yield enhancement.
• Recommend and implement equipment, tooling, fixture, and process improvements.
• Assist in the development, optimisation, and transfer of manufacturing processes into production.
• Collaborate with R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams to support new product introduction activities.
• Conduct process investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Support equipment installation, qualification, and validation activities.
• Develop and apply statistical process control methodologies where appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Manufacturing principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC

Lean Manufacturing

Validation & qualification

Job description

Manufacturing / Design & Development Engineer I

Location: Galway (Fully Onsite)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Salary: €41,000 - €51,000

Hours: 40 Hours per Week

Shift: Day Shift (Monday to Friday)

About the Role

Our client, a leading multinational medical device organisation, is seeking a Manufacturing / Design & Development Engineer to join their Galway-based team on a 12-month contract.

This opportunity is ideal for a graduate engineer or an engineer in the early stages of their career who is looking to gain valuable experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated environment.

The successful candidate will support manufacturing operations, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and compliant production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and sustaining engineering support within a manufacturing environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and yield enhancement.
• Recommend and implement equipment, tooling, fixture, and process improvements.
• Assist in the development, optimisation, and transfer of manufacturing processes into production.
• Collaborate with R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams to support new product introduction activities.
• Conduct process investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Support equipment installation, qualification, and validation activities.
• Develop and apply statistical process control methodologies where appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to process development, manufacturing engineering, or product development activities.
• Knowledge of:
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Lean Manufacturing methodologies
  • Validation and qualification processes
  • Root Cause Analysis tools and techniques

Key Competencies

• Technical Problem Solving
• Continuous ImprovementProcess OptimisationData AnalysisAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationQuality & Compliance FocusEffective Communication

What's on Offer

• 12-month contract opportunity.
• Competitive salary of €41,000 - €51,000.
• Opportunity to gain experience with a world-class medical technology organisation.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing and engineering projects.
• Collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Fully onsite role based in Galway.

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