Process Engineer

Inform3 Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Inform3 Recruitment is seeking a Process Engineer for a successful manufacturing client in County Cork. This role involves assisting in daily reliability initiatives and enhancing manufacturing processes while optimizing tooling design for various products.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a process engineering role and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in manufacturing tools are essential. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team with excellent working hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in process engineering or tooling engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing tools, molds, jigs, and fixtures.
• Proven ability to optimize manufacturing processes and implement improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and improve production tooling for new and existing products.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve cycle times and reduce scrap.
• Conduct root cause analysis for tooling and process issues.

Skills

Process optimization

Tooling design

Production support

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing tools

Quality tools

Job description

Job Title – Process Engineer

Job Location – Co. Cork

Salary – €40K - €50K BOE

Role Overview:

INFORM3 are recruiting for a Process Engineer for our successful Manufacturing client based in County Cork.

You will assist in the daily coordination of site reliability initiatives and support improvement within the company and department. The ideal candidate should have extensive hands‑on experience in tooling design, process optimization, and production support in a factory environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team where you can further develop your skills and knowledge with excellent working ours and packages included.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and improve production tooling for new and existing products, ensuring manufacturability, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and increase productivity while maintaining quality standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis for tooling and process issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support daily production operations and provide technical guidance to operators and supervisors.
• Coordinate with vendors for tooling fabrication, repairs, and upgrades, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and parameter sheets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, capability, and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards across all processes and tooling operations.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in process engineering, tooling engineering, or design engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing tools, molds, jigs, and fixtures (experience in plastics manufacturing is an advantage).
• Proven ability to optimize manufacturing processes, troubleshoot tooling and process issues, and implement improvement initiatives.
• Solid understanding of quality tools and methodologies
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership capabilities.

For more information surrounding the role, feel free to contact Caolán McConville on 015 314 886.

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