Manufacturing Supervisor: Lean & Process Improvement

Edwards Lifesciences; Limerick; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Ireland is seeking a manufacturing engineer to optimize processes across sewing, assembly, delivery, and distribution teams. You will apply Six Sigma/LEAN methods to drive continuous improvement, develop experiments, and address CAPA and audit findings.

Collaboration with technicians and leadership is essential to meet project goals and quality standards. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Science with 2 years’ experience; a Master's and internship/research

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Scientific field required.
• Master's degree or equivalent with internship or senior project in Engineering or Scientific field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes using engineering methods (Six Sigma, LEAN).
• Develop moderately complex experiments and tests to qualify and validate processes; analyse results and prepare reports.
• Analyse and resolve manufacturing and compliance issues (CAPA, non-conformances, audit observations).
• Develop training and documentation materials for production to enable knowledge transfer.
• Establish project plans to ensure deliverables meet customer expectations using project management tools.
• Oversee manufacturing support tasks; instruct technicians and coordinate work.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

LEAN methods

Six Sigma

Statistical techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Master's degree with internship/research

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

CAD

Job description

Edwards Lifesciences in Ireland is seeking a manufacturing engineer to optimize processes across sewing, assembly, delivery, and distribution teams. You will apply Six Sigma/LEAN methods to drive continuous improvement, develop experiments, and address CAPA and audit findings.

Collaboration with technicians and leadership is essential to meet project goals and quality standards. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Science with 2 years’ experience; a Master's and internship/research