Manufacturing Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Engineer in Leinster, Ireland. The role involves enhancing manufacturing quality, reliability, and cost efficiency. Candidates should have a strong background in manufacturing processes, a bachelor's degree in engineering, and ideally over 3 years of experience in the medical device industry. This position offers broad exposure across multiple areas and an opportunity to implement innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing process development and equipment validation.
• Ideally 3+ years’ experience in the medical device sector or another regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Improve existing processes and equipment to increase efficiency.
• Participate in kaizen initiatives and collaborate with an international engineering group.

Skills

Manufacturing process development

Automation

Project management

Process efficiency

LEAN methodologies

Six Sigma methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

I'm currently working a Manufacturing Engineer role with one of our Meath based clients. This is a full time on site role. In this role, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for improving existing processes and equipment to increase efficiency through reengineering, fixture design, automation, and participation in kaizen initiatives. The position also offers broad exposure across multiple areas, including equipment maintenance, customer interactions, Health & Safety, product costing, and collaboration within an international engineering group to resolve challenges and implement innovative solutions.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications / Skills

• Strong background in manufacturing process development and equipment validation (highly desirable).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Ideally 3+ years’ experience in the medical device sector or another regulated industry.
• Project management experience, particularly with equipment installations or new product introductions, is advantageous but not essential.
• Interest in process efficiency, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies