Senior Process Development Engineer

Freudenberg; Spiddal; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd. seeks an experienced engineer to lead end-to-end development and productionization of pull band manufacturing processes.

You will apply laser welding and cutting to create scalable, cost-effective solutions and collaborate on NPI programs with ISO 13485 compliance. You will develop and maintain Product Technical Files, perform risk assessments, and use statistical tools to optimize processes.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 8 or higher in a technical discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or Bio-Medical).
• Ideally 5–7 years experience in Medical Device/ Pharma environments.
• Highly effective and articulate communication with the ability to link with people at all levels.
• Lean Six Sigma or Agile Project Management training or certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development and productionization of pull band manufacturing processes.
• Apply laser welding and laser cutting to develop robust, scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Collaborate on NPI programs ensuring ISO 13485 compliance.
• Develop and maintain Product Technical Files, risk assessments and validations.
• Use statistical tools (R&R, DOE, equivalence tests) to optimize processes.
• Lead Process Validation for final product release and production readiness.
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff; drive project execution using PMBOK/Agile.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional

Education

NFQ Level 8 or higher in a technical discipline

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Agile PM

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development and productionization of pull band manufacturing processes.
• Apply expertise in laser welding and laser cutting to develop robust, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs ensuring compliance with ISO 13485.
• Develop and maintain Product Technical Files, including risk assessments and supporting validation studies.
• Utilize statistical tools (e.g., R&R studies, DOE, equivalence tests) to optimize and validate processes.
• Lead Process Validation for final release of products into commercial manufacturing.
• Ensure strict compliance with quality, regulatory, and business requirements during all project stages.
• Use project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile) to drive timely and effective project execution.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and support staff.
• Stay informed of market trends, competitive technologies, and industry best practices to maintain a high-performing process development function.
• Contribute to enhanced energy performance by conservation of energy where possible (Lighting, Equipment, Air Conditioning etc).
• Contribute to the continual improvement activities of the OH&S, Environmental and Energy Management systems through participation, providing feedback/ suggestions for improvement and by reporting accidents, dangerous occurrence, near miss/ illness, good catch and environmental incidents in a timely manner.
• To take on other duties which the Company may assign you from time to time.
• These ‘other duties’ will be agreed with Management prior to any assignment.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 8 or higher in a Technical Discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or Bio-Medical) is preferred.
• Ideally 5-7 years previous experience working within Medical Device/ Pharma Environment.
• Highly effective and articulate communication skills with an ability to convey and link with people at all levels of the organisation.
• An ability to work cross functionally as this role requires interaction with different functions across the Group.
• Demonstrates a behaviour of high performance and creates an environment of high engagement within the NPI team.
• Certification or training in Lean Six Sigma, Agile Project Management, or similar methodologies.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

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