Manufacturing Engineer II — Lean Process Improvement

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 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.