Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Connacht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Health insurance

Pension

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment has partnered with a growing medical device company in Galway to recruit a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a permanent, onsite role. You will lead manufacturing projects, optimize workflows, and drive cost-efficiency while maintaining high quality across existing and new product lines.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Engineering (Master's preferred) with 5+ years in medical device manufacturing, lean/six sigma expertise, and a track record in process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• 5+ years in medical device manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and process improvement.
• DFM and machine design capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage manufacturing projects across internal teams.
• Optimise production workflows for quality and cost-efficiency.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives incl. Lean/Six Sigma, 5S and Kaizen.
• Drive process improvements and cost-saving strategies across lines.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Project management

Machinery troubleshooting

Design for manufacturability

Microfluidics

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Please note, we are not in a position to provide visa sponsorship.

About Your New Employer

We are hiring for a permanent Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a small medical device company in Galway. This is a fully onsite position.

About Your New Job

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Lead and manage manufacturing projects of varying complexity, working closely with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and adherence to budgets.
• Optimise production workflows and systems to achieve consistent product quality and maximize cost-efficiency across both current and upcoming product lines.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, overseeing implementation and tracking outcomes related to quality, productivity, and assembly enhancements.
• Serve as the driving force behind process improvement programs such as Lean/Six Sigma, cost-saving strategies, and operational excellence events including 5S and Kaizen.

What Skills You Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Master's Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in medical device industry - manufacturing engineering, process development, process etc
• Process improvement and root cause analysis
• Scrap and COGs reduction
• Machine design and design for manufacturability
• Microfluidics manufacturing, design, and application experience
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Project leadership in manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean methods required; Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

What's on Offer

• Benefits include 25 days holidays, health insurance for you and dependents, pension and more.
• Opportunity to lead significant improvement projects and influence manufacturing strategy.
• Access to ongoing professional development, training, and certification support.
• Collaborative environment with potential for career progression.