Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, NPI & Process Excellence

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

Job summary

Gi Group Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve day-to-day operations.

You will drive process stability, efficiency, quality, and cost improvements across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and NPI teams. You will develop and optimise processes, SOPs, and work instructions; lead Lean/Six Sigma projects; support equipment qualification; and ensure EHS standards are embedded in design and operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics Engineering (or similar).
• 3+ years' manufacturing engineering experience in 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 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

Process engineering

Problem solving

Drawing interpretation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial/ Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Manufacturing data systems

Validation/Qualification

Job description

Gi Group Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve day-to-day operations.

You will drive process stability, efficiency, quality, and cost improvements across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and NPI teams. You will develop and optimise processes, SOPs, and work instructions; lead Lean/Six Sigma projects; support equipment qualification; and ensure EHS standards are embedded in design and operations.