Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Quality

Freudenberg; Carrick-on-Shannon; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd. is seeking a Process Assembly Technician in an Irish medical device environment. You will lead troubleshooting on non-conforming materials, ensure processes follow work instructions, and mentor technicians to drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing gains.

You will engage with R&D/NPI for new cell layouts, support validation activities, and contribute to CAPA and quality initiatives to sustain manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Cleanroom manufacture, validations, process controls, process improvements and lean manufacturing requirements.
• Students or apprentices may be assigned to a fully competent individual and co-signing will be implemented.
• Associate or Senior positions may be offered based on experience (4+ years for Senior).
• Lean/Six Sigma certifications desirable to strengthen manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead problem-solving and troubleshooting for non-conforming materials, complaints, and processes.
• Ensure processes are set up and monitored per approved work instructions.
• Mentor Technicians and Operators to drive continuous improvement.
• Support development of cell layouts, material flow, and production plans for lean manufacturing.
• Contribute to CAPA and Continuous Process Improvement initiatives.
• Participate in internal audits and vendor audit programmes for quality compliance.
• Collaborate with R&D and NPI teams to input manufacturing considerations early.
• Support validation activities and ownership after transfer from NPI to manufacturing.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Polymer, Science, Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering

5+ years’ experience in a Process Assembly Technician role in a medical device environment

Lean Systems Green Belt (LSGB) certification

Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) certification

Job description

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd. is seeking a Process Assembly Technician in an Irish medical device environment. You will lead troubleshooting on non-conforming materials, ensure processes follow work instructions, and mentor technicians to drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing gains.

You will engage with R&D/NPI for new cell layouts, support validation activities, and contribute to CAPA and quality initiatives to sustain manufacturing excellence.