Process Engineer - Injection Molding & Process Optimization

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

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