Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Freudenberg Medical, LLC; Spiddal; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Models

Company Pension

Education Reimbursement

Personal Development

Job summary

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead a growing team of Engineers and Technicians on-site in Spiddal, delivering advanced manufacturing processes with technical excellence.

You will own laser welding, laser cutting and grinding processes, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, production efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in medical devices or regulated industries.
• Hands-on expertise in laser processing and precision manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead engineers and technicians.
• Strong Lean/Six Sigma project experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Engineers and Technicians while taking ownership of advanced manufacturing processes and driving technical excellence across manufacturing operations.
• Take ownership of manufacturing processes, particularly laser welding, laser cutting and grinding, ensuring they are robust, efficient and consistently meet production and quality requirements.
• Act as a key technical escalation point for complex manufacturing issues, leading troubleshooting activities, identifying root causes and implementing effective, permanent solutions.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership on the production floor, supporting engineers and technicians in resolving process, equipment and manufacturing challenges.
• Set clear engineering goals and objectives aligned with business priorities, while supporting team development through coaching, training and performance management.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and other cross-functional teams to ensure effective engineering support, minimise downtime and maintain manufacturing performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process capability, efficiency, quality and cost.
• Identify and evaluate new manufacturing technologies, particularly in laser processing and precision manufacturing, to enhance capabilities and support business growth.
• Oversee the successful introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing, collaborating closely with Prototyping, NPI and cross-functional teams.
• Drive a proactive, structured approach to problem-solving, ensuring manufacturing issues are resolved sustainably and processes are continuously improved.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Engineering degree (Level 8)

Tools

Laser welding equipment

Laser cutting equipment

Grinding equipment

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Medical is a trusted Contract Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) partner, delivering high-quality solutions from ideation and market launch to volume production for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. With proven expertise in materials and technologies, Freudenberg Medical offers an extensive range of vertically integrated capabilities: precision molding and extrusions, complex catheters, hypotubes, and coatings.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Flexible Work Models: We allow for flexible work models to ensure both professional and personal success.
• Company Pension: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Education Reimbursement: Receive financial aid to help propel your career to the next level.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Spiddal, Co. Galway

On‑Site

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Join a growing global medical device manufacturing company, leading and developing a team of Engineers and Technicians while taking ownership of advanced manufacturing processes and driving technical excellence across manufacturing operations.
• Take ownership of manufacturing processes, particularly laser welding, laser cutting and grinding, ensuring they are robust, efficient and consistently meet production and quality requirements.
• Act as a key technical escalation point for complex manufacturing issues, leading troubleshooting activities, identifying root causes and implementing effective, permanent solutions.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership on the production floor, supporting engineers and technicians in resolving process, equipment and manufacturing challenges.
• Set clear engineering goals and objectives aligned with business priorities, while supporting team development through coaching, training and performance management.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and other cross‑functional teams to ensure effective engineering support, minimise downtime and maintain manufacturing performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process capability, efficiency, quality and cost.
• Identify and evaluate new manufacturing technologies, particularly in laser processing and precision manufacturing, to enhance capabilities and support business growth.
• Oversee the successful introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing, collaborating closely with Prototyping, NPI and cross‑functional teams.
• Drive a proactive, structured approach to problem‑solving, ensuring manufacturing issues are resolved sustainably and processes are continuously improved.

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally in medical devices or a similarly regulated industry.
• Strong hands‑on technical expertise in manufacturing processes, with experience in laser welding, laser cutting, grinding or other precision manufacturing technologies considered an advantage.
• Proven experience leading or supervising Engineers and Technicians, with the ability to provide technical guidance and support team development.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of manufacturing processes, troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement effective, sustainable solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and cross‑functional collaboration skills, with project management or people management qualifications considered an advantage.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.