Process Engineer

MGS Mfg. Group; Leixlip; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised healthcare plan

Private pension scheme

Onsite gym and canteen facilities

Job summary

MGS Mfg. Group in Ireland is seeking a Mid-level Process Engineer to join our Engineering team in Leixlip.

You will design, optimise and validate moulding, tooling and automation processes to improve efficiency, reduce cost and enhance quality, while ensuring compliance with customer standards. Responsibilities include leading process projects, performing root-cause analysis, validating new tooling, and supporting tooling transfers with a strong focus on Lean methods and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Polymer Processing or similar.
• Extensive experience as a Process Engineer in high-volume injection moulding, with process validation and project management.
• Experience using MS Project to track moulding/tooling/automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering projects to deliver robust and optimized manufacturing processes and provide day-to-day technical support to Production teams.
• Conduct product investigations, troubleshoot equipment and processes, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Assist the introduction and validation of new tooling and transfer of new moulds into production; ensure cost-effective, compliant processes.
• Liaise with toolmakers and suppliers on critical specifications; support Quality and Tooling during engineering changes.
• Provide technical support to achieve process optimization and new product introductions; base decisions on data and risk, with stakeholder consultation.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System and maintain high quality standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

SMED

Six Sigma

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

QMS ISO13485

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Team player

Multi-tasking

Planning & Organisation

Education

Engineering or related field (third level)

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Job information

Job Title

Process Engineer

Department

Engineering

Reports To

Director of Engineering Programme Management

Level

Mid

Location

Leixlip, Co. Kildare, Ireland

Working Pattern

Full time

Date Created/revised

11.11.2026

Validated By

Snr Director of HR, Director of Engineering Programme Management

Purpose of the job

To assist the Engineering and Production teams to continuously improve the manufacture of product by designing, operating and implementing optimal moulding, tooling and automation processes that maintain efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability and maximise profitability. The Process Engineer provides technical expertise to ensure that current and future projects run in accordance with company and customer standards and specifications.

Key responsibilities

Area of Responsibility 1

Responsible for the successful execution of Process Engineering projects designed to deliver robust and optimized manufacturing processes, as well as the provision of day-to-day technical support and expertise to the Production teams

Area of Responsibility 2

Conduct product investigations; equipment and process related trouble-shooting, and root cause analysis, implementing appropriate corrective and preventative actions where necessary.

Assist the timely introduction of new products and/or processing technologies from development stage through to routine full-scale manufacture, ensuring a cost effective, compliant and robust process is achieved

Area of Responsibility 3

Assist the introduction and validation of new tooling equipment to include the completion of validations and documentation where required.

Support the introduction and transfer of new moulds into production.

Area of Responsibility 4

Liaise with external toolmakers and equipment suppliers in relation to critical technical specifications.

Support all departments, particularly Quality and Tooling, in relation to Engineering changes.

Area of Responsibility 5

Provide technical support and expertise as required to achieve process optimisation and/or new product introduction.

Area of Responsibility 6

Make process decisions based on risk and the interpretation of data sets ensuring consultation and communication with stakeholders.

Area of Responsibility 7

Ensure highest Quality Compliance standards, participating and complying with the Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Polymer Processing, or similar)

Experience

• Have extensive and directly relevant experience as a seasoned Process Engineer in high-volume injection moulding manufacturing, including demonstrable process validation and project management experience.
• Have experience in validation activities from design FAT right through to PQ
• Experience using MS Project to track deliver moulding/tooling/automation projects would be a distinct advantage

Knowledge/skills

• Be proficient in the use of Lean Manufacturing principles (SMED, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully manage stakeholder relationships.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of QMS principles (preferably ISO 13485)
• Have strong information management, analytical and numerical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Be a team player and capable of working independently and on own initiative.
• Be well-organised, highly self-motivated and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced, pressurised environment.

Desirable criteria

• Ability Willingness to travel

Competencies and behaviours

Competency 1

Problem Solving

Competency 2

Communication Presentation

Competency 3

People Management Teamwork

Competency 4

Planning and Organisation

Decision-making authority

Decision-making Responsibility 1

Train, coach and mentor colleagues (e.g. Technicians, Supervisors, etc.) on new technologies and/or manufacturing processes.

Decision-making Responsibility 2

Apply a project management approach to successfully deliver projects and process improvements on time and in budget, while appropriately managing risk demonstrate a high level of accountability and ownership for both personal and team performance

Key relationships

Internal

Management, Engineering, Quality, Production, Warehouse, Tooling, Maintenance

External

Clients, Suppliers, Stakeholders

Physical/environmental demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy machinery.
• Required to wear appropriate PPE as required
• May occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level is usually loud.

Basic salary and complementary and variable pay components

Basic Salary Range

DOE

Complementary And Variable Pay Components

Subsidised healthcare plan, private pension scheme, discounted access to onsite gym and canteen facilities

Equal opportunities statement

MGS are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and work of equal value for all employees. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and that each worker feels respected and able to give their best. The job requirements and salary range for this job have been established through a gender-neutral job evaluation and classification process. This process objectively assesses the skills, responsibility, effort and working conditions required for each job. This systematic approach ensures fair pay regardless of who performs the work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race or ethnicity, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.