Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & Continuous Improvement

Gi Group Holding; Shannon; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KSGalway is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve day-to-day manufacturing operations in Shannon, Co. Clare.

You will drive process stability, efficiency, quality, and cost improvements while partnering with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and NPI teams. Responsibilities include developing SOPs, leading Lean/Six Sigma projects, validating equipment, and supporting NPI/process transfers with PFMEA and control plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics Engineering (or similar).
• 3+ years’ manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of process engineering, production support, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in problem-solving and root cause analysis with measurable outcomes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence on the shop floor.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data systems.
• Experience with validation/qualification processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support to production to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Develop, implement, and optimise manufacturing processes, work instructions, routings, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Lead continuous improvement projects (Lean / Six Sigma) focused on cycle time reduction, yield improvement, scrap reduction, and productivity gains.
• Support equipment selection, commissioning, validation/qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ as applicable), and process capability studies.
• Collaborate with Quality to support NCRs, CAPA, deviation investigations, and customer complaints where manufacturing input is required.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) / process transfer activities including PFMEA, control plans, line balancing, and training.
• Ensure EHS standards are embedded into process design and daily engineering support (risk assessments, safe work practices).
• Analyse production data and KPIs; provide reports and recommendations to improve performance and uptime.
• Work with suppliers/contractors on tooling, fixtures, jigs, and process improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical / Manufacturing / Industrial / Mechatronics)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

KSGalway is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve day-to-day manufacturing operations in Shannon, Co. Clare.

You will drive process stability, efficiency, quality, and cost improvements while partnering with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and NPI teams. Responsibilities include developing SOPs, leading Lean/Six Sigma projects, validating equipment, and supporting NPI/process transfers with PFMEA and control plans.