SMT Manufacturing Engineer — NPI & Continuous Improvement

CREGG; Galway; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer SMT for a large electronic and medical device manufacturer in Galway. The ideal candidate will program and maintain SMT equipment, develop reflow oven profiles, and support manufacturing processes. A Level 8 qualification in Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline is required, along with knowledge of SMT components and manufacturing processes. This role offers opportunities for flexibility and involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Level 8 qualification in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with engineering Bills of Materials and technical drawings.
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends based on business needs.
• Knowledge of SMT components and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Program and maintain all SMT equipment.
• Develop and optimise reflow oven profiles.
• Set up and support PTH manufacturing processes.
• Liaise with customers for test equipment definitions.
• Collaborate on New Product Introduction projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain assembly documentation.
• Train production operatives on assembly processes.
• Support developing planned maintenance routines.
• Provide technical support to production teams.
• Implement process control methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Support ESG initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

SMT components knowledge

Engineering BOMs

Technical drawings

Flexibility for overtime

Education

Level 8 qualification in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer SMT for a large electronic and medical device manufacturer in Galway. The ideal candidate will program and maintain SMT equipment, develop reflow oven profiles, and support manufacturing processes. A Level 8 qualification in Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline is required, along with knowledge of SMT components and manufacturing processes. This role offers opportunities for flexibility and involvement in continuous improvement initiatives.