Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice

Servier Ireland; Arklow; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Servier Ireland in Arklow offers a paid Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship (3 years). The programme combines about 70% on-the-job learning with 30% academic study at Munster Technological University Cork.

The apprenticeship covers Year 1–3 blocks, with modules in Engineering Mathematics, Manufacturing Engineering, CAD, Metrology, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and more. Entry requires CAO points, Leaving Certificate maths and a language, or cognate QQI-FET Level 5/6 with maths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering (Apprenticeship), Level 7 is required.
• CAO applicants - minimum 160 points, Pass (Grade O6 or better) in five ordinary leaving certificate subjects, two of which must be Maths and a language (English or Irish).
• Cognate QQI-FET Level 5, 6 applicants plus leaving certificate Maths.
• Mature students (over 23 years) do not require a leaving certificate but must pass a company interview.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates efficient operations within the production area, to optimise existing processes.
• Implements new processes and ensures production goals are met.
• Monitors performance of equipment, machines and tools.
• Corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields or product quality issues.
• Analyses and solves problems from basic engineering principles & theories.
• Initiates technical activities leading to new or improved products or processes to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company.
• Applies project management methodologies and Kaizen improvement philosophy to manage production/product design and process and systems improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Quality

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering (Apprenticeship), Level 7

CAO points minimum

QQI-FET Level 5/6

Mature students interview requirement

Tools

Engineering Software Systems

Computer Aided Design

Job description

Date posted: 14 Aug 2026
City: Arklow
Country/Region: IE
Type of Contract: Apprentice
Job Requisition ID: 12562
Manufacturing Engineer Apprentice
Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering (Apprenticeship), Level 7This paid Apprenticeship is a 3 year programme, with 70% of the time spent on the job and the remaining 30% spent in Munster Technological University Cork.

Job Profile

The Manufacturing Engineer will be required to enhance operational excellence within the production area to optimise existing processes, implement new processes and to ensure that production goals are met.

Programme Structure

Year 1

6 week Industry Induction Block (mid-Nov/Dec) 15 week Academic Block (Jan-May)
37 week Industry Block 1 (Jun-Dec)

Year 2 and 3

15 week Academic Block (Jan-May)
37 week Industry Block (Jun-Dec)

Modules

Year 1

• Engineering Mathematics
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Computer Aided Design Academic & Professional Skills
• Electrical Science
• Quality
• Industry Module

Year 2

• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Manufacturing Engineering 2
• Metrology
• Manufacturing Design of Fixtures Maintenance & Safety
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Automation
• Quality 2

Year 3

• Robotics and Control Manufacturing
• Process Planning
• Advanced Manufacturing Processes
• Polymer Processing Technology
• Project Management
• Engineering Software Systems
• Six Sigma
• Quality
• Operations Management
• Industry Module 3

Entry Requirements

• CAO applicants - minimum 160 points, Pass (Grade O6 or better) in five ordinary leaving certificate subjects, two of which must be Maths and a language (English or Irish).
• Cognate QQI-FET Level 5, 6 applicants plus leaving certificate Maths.
• Mature students (over 23 years) do not require a leaving certificate but must pass a company interview.

Typical Roles and Responsibilites of a Manufacturing Engineer.

• Facilitates efficient operations within the production area, to optimise existing processes
• Implements new processes and ensures production goals are met
• Monitors performance of equipment, machines and tools
• Corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields or product quality issues
• Analyses and solves problems from basic engineering principles & theories
• Initiates technical activities leading to new or improved products or processes to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company
• Applies project management methodologies and Kaizen improvement philosophy to manage production/product design and process and systems improvements

Whatever your area of expertise, your work within the Servier Group helps advance therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. You will be part of teams recognized for their scientific excellence and reach your full potential in a professional environment that encourages you to develop yourself. Tailor-made onboarding journeys, mobility opportunities, quality trainings, responsible management, team spirit... All this and more in a workplace focused on your well-being.

At Servier, we are committed to therapeutic progress to serve patient needs. We put the diversity of our employees as a source of richness for the fulfillment of this vocation.