Manufacturing Engineer

Novintix Technologies Limited; Cork; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MedTech company in County Cork is seeking a motivated Junior Manufacturing Engineer to support daily operations in their production facility. The ideal candidate will assist in optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with GMP and ISO 13485 standards, and participate in process validations. This role offers a chance to develop hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment while working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering role.
• Strong understanding of GMP, ISO 13485, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic CAD exposure.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines by ensuring smooth day-to-day operation.
• Assist in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Participate in process validations and capability studies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

IQ OQ PQ validation

Teamwork

Problem-solving tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Biomedical, Industrial, or Process Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Junior Manufacturing Engineer – MedTech

Location: Springhill, Ireland
Industry: Medical Devices / MedTech
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Employment Type: Onsite Role

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Manufacturing Engineer to support daily manufacturing operations within our advanced MedTech production facility. This role is ideal for engineers looking to develop hands‑on experience in manufacturing processes, validation, equipment troubleshooting, and continuous improvement within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production lines by ensuring smooth day-to-day operation and resolving technical issues.
• Assist in developing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Support equipment setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance coordination.
• Participate in process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), capability studies, and test method validations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Quality, R&D, Operations, Maintenance).
• Prepare and update work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Assist in root cause analysis (RCA) and contribute to CAPA activities.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, and safety regulations.
• Monitor production performance metrics and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Biomedical, Industrial, or Process Engineering.
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering role (MedTech/Pharma/Life Sciences preferred).
• Strong understanding of GMP, ISO 13485, and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with validation, process mapping, and problem‑solving tools.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, basic CAD exposure (SolidWorks/AutoCAD is a plus).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment with attention to detail.

Skills: Lean Manufacturing IQ OQ PQ validation