Manufacturing Engineer - Lean, NPI & Process Improvement

CREGG; Shannon; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CREGG, based in Shannon, Ireland, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes and support production teams in a hands-on environment. You will work closely with Engineering, QA and Supply Chain to implement new products and optimise manufacturing.

The role focuses on reducing bottlenecks and driving continuous improvement. You will develop instructions, participate in design reviews, and support equipment qualification and ISO standards, ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronic or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years in manufacturing or process engineering role.
• Experience with instrumentation, electronics or medical devices.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day manufacturing and production activities.
• Develop, implement and optimise manufacturing processes.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and product-quality issues.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Identify bottlenecks affecting throughput, quality, cost or delivery.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process flows and SOPs.
• Support New Product Introduction and product-transfer activities.
• Participate in design reviews and provide DFMA input.
• Support prototype, pilot-build and production-readiness activities.
• Develop manufacturing fixtures, tooling and production equipment.
• Support equipment qualification, validation and commissioning.
• Assist with Engineering Change Order implementation.
• Support ISO quality standards and internal audit activities.
• Provide technical guidance and training to production personnel.
• Promote a safe, organised and efficient manufacturing environment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Engineering

Quality Management

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Automation tooling

Job description

CREGG, based in Shannon, Ireland, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes and support production teams in a hands-on environment. You will work closely with Engineering, QA and Supply Chain to implement new products and optimise manufacturing.

The role focuses on reducing bottlenecks and driving continuous improvement. You will develop instructions, participate in design reviews, and support equipment qualification and ISO standards, ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing