Manufacturing Engineer SMT

CREGG; Galway; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer SMT for a large electronic and medical device manufacturer in Galway. The ideal candidate will program and maintain SMT equipment, develop reflow oven profiles, and support manufacturing processes. A Level 8 qualification in Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline is required, along with knowledge of SMT components and manufacturing processes. This role offers opportunities for flexibility and involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Level 8 qualification in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with engineering Bills of Materials and technical drawings.
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends based on business needs.
• Knowledge of SMT components and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Program and maintain all SMT equipment.
• Develop and optimise reflow oven profiles.
• Set up and support PTH manufacturing processes.
• Liaise with customers for test equipment definitions.
• Collaborate on New Product Introduction projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain assembly documentation.
• Train production operatives on assembly processes.
• Support developing planned maintenance routines.
• Provide technical support to production teams.
• Implement process control methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Support ESG initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

SMT components knowledge

Engineering BOMs

Technical drawings

Flexibility for overtime

Education

Level 8 qualification in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline

Job description

CREGG are hiring for a Manufacturing Engineer SMT for a large electronic and medical device manufacturer in Galway

For more information contact Mark: 086 190 1346
[e-mail]

Key Responsibilities

• Program and maintain all SMT equipment, including the Printer, Pick-and-Place machines, and AOI systems.
• Develop and optimise reflow oven profiles and manage oven programming.
• Set up and support PTH (Plated Through-Hole) manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Liaise with customers to define and implement optimal test equipment and program configurations.
• Collaborate with customers on New Product Introduction (NPI) projects to improve product manufacturability and ensure projects are delivered according to schedule.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives and cost reduction targets.
• Prepare and maintain assembly documentation, process instructions, and related manufacturing documentation.
• Train production operatives on assembly processes and procedures.
• Support the Maintenance Team in developing planned maintenance routines for SMT equipment and perform critical engineering maintenance tasks when required.
• Provide technical support to the production team to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
• Implement process control methodologies such as FMEA and Control Plans as part of the change management process.
• Ensure full compliance with all health and safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment, ensuring all housekeeping standards are met.
• Support the organisation’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives and objectives.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and undertake additional reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Qualifications

• Level 8 qualification in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical drawings.
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends when required to support business needs.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of SMT components and manufacturing processes.