Manufacturing Engineer II

Bausch + Lomb; Waterford; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to analyse, control and implement strategic improvements for equipment throughput and reliability. You will lead cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost goals with continuous improvement embedded in daily work.

The role requires a Level 8 Mechanical Engineering degree and 5+ years in a regulated medical device environment, with Lean/Six Sigma and project/vendor management experience. On-site role based in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Level 8 Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in a highly automated, regulated medical device/pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience with strategic prioritisation and continuous improvement via data analysis & Lean/Six Sigma methods.
• Excellent ability to contextualise and communicate work completed and future direction.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic controls and automated vision systems.
• Project management qualification and vendor management experience expected.
• Prior experience leading teams including training and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Track and report daily/weekly/monthly KPIs for manufacturing equipment focusing on throughput, yield and reliability.
• Identify KPI opportunities and lead programs for systematic improvements.
• Provide line support to resolve quality and technical issues.
• Develop, optimize, implement and coordinate maintenance and calibration procedures.
• Monitor and source spare parts; ensure readiness for operations.
• Train operations and maintenance personnel; cover remote/on-site support as needed.
• Analyze trends to identify process improvements and opportunities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for process changes and new controls.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and Visual Management within the Value Stream.
• Maintain GMP/GDP compliance and change control when implementing improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Level 8 Engineering Degree - Mechanical

Tools

Electrical controls

Pneumatic systems

Automated vision systems

Job description

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries , extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Overview

The manufacturing engineer will analyse, control and implement systematic and strategic improvement actions and projects to achieve daily, weekly and monthly KPIs related to Manufacturing Equipment throughput performance and reliability. They will resolve technical and quality issues using appropriate troubleshooting techniques, integrating and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet site safety, quality, delivery and cost goals with continuous improvement integrated into daily activities.

Scope Of Work

• Clearly understand and align all activities to the overall plant strategy and Enterprise Excellence (CLEAR Vision) systems.
• Ensure processes and procedures follow relevant regulations e.g. FDA 21 CFR Part 820, GMP, EHS&S, Global Policy, ISO, EN, etc
• Present, where appropriate, technical data to internal/external audit and inspection groups.
• Evaluate potential competitive advantage process improvements and implement effective technical/system solutions by leading process improvement projects and managing associated CAPEX.
• Drive product and process improvements/developments
• Encourage and foster teamwork within site support functions, coach and mentor team to build capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and report on daily, weekly and monthly KPIs of specific manufacturing equipment with respect to Throughput, Yield and Reliability.
• Identify opportunities with respect to KPI’s and lead programs for systematic and strategic improvements over short, medium and long-term horizons
• Support Shift Leads and Area Manager through the provision of Line support to resolve quality and technical issues using appropriate troubleshooting techniques.
• Develop, optimise, implement and coordinate planned maintenance and calibration procedures for equipment.
• Monitor, identify & source appropriate spare parts.
• Provide technical core competency support, including training to operations and maintenance personnel on an as-needed basis, including possible off-hours, remote and onsite coverage rotation.
• Analyse trends to identify improvements and optimisation of manufacturing process and procedures.
• Coordinate cross functional teams to manage process change through the implementation of new techniques, equipment and process controls.
• Promote & Engage Lean Manufacturing & Visual Management concepts within the Value Stream and continuously improve the performance of the process, demonstrate ability to use statistical analysis in relation to review of system yields to identify issues.
• Maintain compliance to GMP’s, GDP & implement improvements within the Quality System under change control.
• Own, track and report on status of NC’s, CAPAs, Change Controls, and projects related to the Engineering function.
• Develop relevant work instructions and SOPs.
• Writing/executing process and equipment engineering studies and protocols.
• Assist with close out actions arising from Audits, Risk Assessments etc.
• Drive a right first-time culture, identify and eliminate repetitious automated machine failures.

Education/Qualifications

• Level 8 Engineering Degree – preferable in Mechanical Engineering discipline
• 5+ Years relevant experience in a highly automated, regulated medical device/pharmaceutical environment
• Prior experience of strategic prioritisation and championing critical process issues and continuous improvement through data analysis & Lean/Six Sigma methods
• Excellent ability to contextualise and communicate work completed and future direction
• Experience of developing a working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic software controls, and automated vision systems
• Project Management Qualification & Vendor Management experience expected
• Prior experience of Project leadership including team building, training and mentoring

Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates.