Manufacturing Engineer (Balloons)

Job Overview

Working within the core Engineering group, and reporting to the Senior Engineer, the Manufacturing Balloons Engineer - must be motivated in delivering improvements and making a positive difference to be successful in such a role, sharing a desire for excellence, a value for the company you are working for. You will have the ability to analyse data and complete root cause analysis as essential skills gained within the manufacturing environment. The Engineer will support Technicians in a polymer Balloons environment and be responsible for supporting all engineering activity in areas of responsibility. 

Job Requirements

• Work with key business stakeholders and operations teams to build a continuous improvement environment that supports ongoing change and improvement initiatives.
• Support the delivery of better value and greater efficiency through the identification and elimination of unnecessary complexity within Balloon forming processes and identification of simplified ways of working.
• Identify and put in place permanent and effective technical / system solutions to quality and technical problems.
• Improve Balloon forming manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Implement equipment maintenance procedures for critical equipment.
• Investigate new process technologies and evaluate potential competitive advantage and the cost-benefit of introduction.
• Consistently meet customer requirements and commitment to excellence in performance and meeting deadlines.
• Maintain high quality/compliance standards in line with Medical Devices manufacturing requirements within Creganna Medical, part of TE Connectivity.
• Resolving quality and technical issues such that impact on product supply to customers is minimized.
• Maintain high quality / compliance standards in line with Medical Devices manufacturing requirements within Creganna Medical, part of TE Connectivity.
• Work as part of Production Support team to drive product and process improvements/developments.
• Update Manufacturing procedures, specs as required through change control process.
• Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are fulfilled.
• Projects – identify and implement continuous improvement projects to reduce scrap across the business unit.
• New equipment introductions – EIQ/EOQ, DOE & Process OQ/PQ Validations.

What your background should look like

Qualifications

• Level 8 Polymer degree, or equivalent.
• Preferably a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar role.

Key Requirements

• Experience on Balloon forming processes a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in Process troubleshooting 
• Designed and validated new manufacturing methods and equipment in collaboration with vendors
• Must be able to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
• Jigs & Fixtures design and maintenance experience would be an advantage.
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and statistics.
• Demonstrate operating knowledge of Minitab software, would be an advantage.
• SolidWorks /AutoCAD skill would be an advantage.
• Demonstrate a dynamic, motivated & flexible approach to work with results-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of ISO & FDA compliance

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