Production Support Engineer

EFOR; Waterford; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EFOR in Waterford, Ireland, seeks a Production Support Engineer for a 6-month contract to provide hands-on support to our production operations. The role requires a degree in engineering, 2+ years in production support, and strong problem-solving, with emphasis on Lean/Six Sigma, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will troubleshoot, optimize processes, and document SOPs while ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in production support, manufacturing engineering, or related areas.
• In‑depth knowledge of production processes, equipment troubleshooting, and reliability best practices.
• Proficient in process optimization and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, etc.).
• Experience with root cause analysis and failure investigations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross‑functional teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards relevant to production environments.
• Experience in technology transfer, commissioning, or validation projects.
• Knowledge of automation and digital manufacturing systems.
• Proficiency with production data analysis tools and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day technical and engineering support to production lines and manufacturing teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements for productivity, quality, and safety.
• Analyze production metrics and prepare reports to drive informed decision‑making.
• Support root cause analysis investigations and corrective action implementation for process deviations.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality assurance, and operations teams to ensure reliable and compliant output.
• Assist in transfer, installation, or upgrade of production technologies and equipment.
• Document and update SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and technical reports.
• Participate in audits and contribute to compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

TPM

Automation knowledge

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Production Support Engineer for a 6-month contract to provide hands‑on support to our production operations. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience in manufacturing or production environments, strong problem‑solving ability, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day‑to‑day technical and engineering support to production lines and manufacturing teams.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Identify, propose, and implement process improvements for productivity, quality, and safety.
• Analyze production metrics and prepare reports to drive informed decision‑making.
• Support root cause analysis investigations and corrective action implementation for process deviations.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality assurance, and operations teams to ensure reliable and compliant output.
• Assist in transfer, installation, or upgrade of production technologies and equipment.
• Document and update SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and technical reports.
• Participate in audits and contribute to compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), or related technical field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in production support, manufacturing engineering, or related areas (ideally within industrial, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, or technology sectors).
• In‑depth knowledge of production processes, equipment troubleshooting, and reliability best practices.
• Proficient in process optimization and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, etc.).
• Experience with root cause analysis and failure investigations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross‑functional teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards relevant to production environments.
• Experience in technology transfer, commissioning, or validation projects.
• Knowledge of automation and digital manufacturing systems.
• Proficiency with production data analysis tools and reporting.