Manufacturing Engineer

Careerwise Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerWise Recruitment in Galway is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive New Production Introduction (NPI) and implement manufacturing processes for volume production.

You will lead internal projects using project execution methodologies and GMP, communicate status, identify risks and mitigation plans, and contribute to audit readiness. A continuous improvement mindset and BOM support are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 8 Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering qualification is required.
• Demonstrable capacity to learn new manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Proficient in LEAN and Six Sigma tools and techniques; Green belt or equivalent level.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for New Production Introduction (NPI) implementing the manufacturing process for volume production.
• Lead on internal manufacturing processes/projects using project execution methodologies and good manufacturing practices.
• Communicate with internal and external customers informing on project status updates, identifying risks and mitigation plans.
• Operate within the Quality Management system executing on GMP and support audit readiness.
• Engage and champion a Continuous Improvement mindset across all metrics.
• Assist Business development with the quotation process as required.
• Maintain Bill of Materials and action customer change requests, updates and EOL scenarios.
• Support re-layout of production floors as required.

Skills

LEAN principles

Six Sigma

Project execution

Education

Level 8 Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

LEAN/Six Sigma tools

Job description

An experienced Manufacturing Engineer is required by Careerwise recruitment to work with our Galway-based manufacturing client.

Role of this position

Responsible for New Production Introduction (NPI) implementing the manufacturing process for volume production.

Lead on internal manufacturing processes/projects using Project execution methodologies and good manufacturing practices.

Communicating with internal and external customers informing on project status updates, identifying risks and mitigation plans.

Operating within company Quality Management system executing on good manufacturing practices and support audit readiness.

Engage and champion a Continuous Improvement mindset, driving improvements across all metrics.

Assist Business development function with the quotation process as required.

Maintenance of Bill of Materials actioning customer change requests, updates and EOL scenarios.

Support re-layout of production floors as required.

Job Requirements

• Level 8 Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering Qualification.
• Demonstrable capacity, capability and desire to learn new manufacturing processes and techniques that may be outside of the candidate’s current experience. This role provides significant personal and professional development opportunity.
• Proficient in LEAN and Six Sigma Tools and techniques – Green belt or equivalent level of experience driving improvements.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin.