Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & Process Improvement

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

Job summary

Gi Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland, to support and improve day-to-day manufacturing operations. You will drive process stability, quality, and cost improvements while partnering with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and NPI teams.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/ Manufacturing/Industrial degree and 3+ years of experience in high-volume or regulated environments, with Lean Six Sigma certification and ERP/MRP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 3+ years' manufacturing engineering experience in high-volume or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of process engineering and continuous improvement.
• Experience with problem-solving and root-cause analysis with measurable outcomes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and manufacturing documentation.
• 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

Manufacturing engineering

Process optimisation

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Process validation

Job description

Gi Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland, to support and improve day-to-day manufacturing operations. You will drive process stability, quality, and cost improvements while partnering with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain and NPI teams.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/ Manufacturing/Industrial degree and 3+ years of experience in high-volume or regulated environments, with Lean Six Sigma certification and ERP/MRP familiarity.