Manufacturing Engineer

CREGG; Connacht; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG are hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to support a Global regulated Manufacturing company in Co. Mayo.

The role focuses on the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure compliant, efficient production. You will work cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations, lead validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), and drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements, cost reduction, and waste elimination through robust process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 2–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in a regulated industry and process validation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and improve manufacturing processes.
• Create process flow diagrams, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Lead process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and support audits.
• Specify and maintain equipment and tooling; collaborate with suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction, waste elimination, and efficiency improvements via Lean/Six Sigma.

Skills

Process development

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related

Job description

CREGG are hiring for a Manufacturing Engineer to work with a Global regulated Manufacturing company in Co. Mayo

For more information contact Mark: 086 1901346 or [e-mail]

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will support project in the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes .

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization

• Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes
• Create process flow diagrams, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Optimize processes for quality, yield, cost, and cycle time
• Support transfer of products from R&D to manufacturing

Validation & Compliance

• Lead and execute process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Support audits and inspections (FDA, notified bodies, internal audits)
• Maintain manufacturing documentation in accordance with quality system requirements

Equipment & Tooling

• Specify, qualify, and maintain manufacturing equipment and tooling
• Collaborate with suppliers on equipment design and installation
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Quality, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Operations teams
• Support design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) efforts
• Assist in root cause investigations and corrective actions (CAPA)
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Drive cost reduction, waste elimination, and efficiency improvements
• Analyze process data and implement corrective and preventive actions

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Experience

• 2–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience (level dependent)
• Experience in a regulated industry
• Hands-on experience with process validation and documentation