REEdI Student Engineer: Hands-on Manufacturing Growth

Tricel; Ballyspillane; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative culture

Team oriented atmosphere

Good work-life balance

Tax-free vouchers €1,500

Job summary

Tricel in Killarney, Co. Kerry, invites motivated REEdI students to join the Engineering team as a Student Engineer.

You will spend four days per week on-site, completing the final two years of your Level 8 Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering degree through the REEdI programme. Gain hands‑on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating with experienced engineers on projects that drive innovation and continuous improvement while supporting quality, safety and efficiency

Qualifications

• Currently undertaking the REEdI programme and final two years of a Level 8 Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering degree.
• Strong interest in manufacturing, engineering, and continuous improvement.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to organise work and manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to learn and contribute in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects from concept to implementation.
• Assist with process improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Participate in problem-solving activities related to quality, efficiency, cost, and productivity.
• Contribute to equipment, tooling, and process development projects.
• Assist in gathering, analysing, and reporting engineering and production data.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Health & Safety teams.
• Prepare technical documentation, procedures, reports, and project updates.
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and continuous improvement workshops.
• Ensure all work aligns with company quality, environmental, and health & safety standards.
• Any other duties as requested.

Skills

Manufacturing interest

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

REEdI programme

Level 8 Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng degree (final two years)

Job description

Tricel in Killarney, Co. Kerry, invites motivated REEdI students to join the Engineering team as a Student Engineer.

You will spend four days per week on-site, completing the final two years of your Level 8 Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering degree through the REEdI programme. Gain hands‑on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating with experienced engineers on projects that drive innovation and continuous improvement while supporting quality, safety and efficiency