NPI Manufacturing Engineer

QCS Staffing; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing is hiring an NPI Manufacturing Engineer in Cork, Ireland, for an initial 18-month contract. The role focuses on process development, equipment selection, and achieving production readiness for cleanroom assembly in a regulated life sciences environment.

You will collaborate with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and Production to ensure smooth transfer from design to manufacturing and to implement compliant, validated processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 8 degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments, preferably medical devices or life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including process development and equipment selection for cleanroom assembly.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation (work instructions, SOPs, process flow diagrams, validation protocols).
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and Production to transfer designs to manufacturing.
• Assist in designing and implementing cleanroom-compliant assembly processes with contamination control.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Regulated environment

Cleanroom operations

IQ/OQ/PQ validation

Education

Level 8 engineering degree

Job description

NPI Manufacturing Engineer – Cork, Ireland– Initial 18-Month Contract – Life Sciences

Our client is a leading multinational medical technology company based near Cork, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of innovative healthcare devices and surgical products. The organisation is known for high standards, a strong safety culture, and opportunities for career growth within a global business. Our client is seeking an experienced NPI Manufacturing Engineer to support the delivery their project based on an initial 18-month contract.

What You’ll Deliver

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including process development, equipment selection, and production readiness for cleanroom assembly.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, process flow diagrams, and validation protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production) to ensure smooth transfer from design to manufacturing.
• Assist in the design and implementation of cleanroom-compliant assembly processes, ensuring adherence to contamination control and regulatory requirements.

Experience required:

• Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment, with preference for medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industries.
• Understanding of cleanroom operations and contamination control practices (experience is a strong advantage).
• Knowledge of process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).