Why join us

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for providing engineering support to manufacturing, and the development of existing and new process technologies.

Your main tasks

• Manage a variable workload to meet/exceed key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as yield, throughput and productivity.
• Support manufacturing as the manufacturing engineer providing line support for technical issues.
• Identify and put in place permanent and effective technical / system solutions to problems.
• Improves manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Responsible for managing the overall equipment performance (OEE) through the appropriate use of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.
• Investigate new process technologies and evaluate potential competitive advantage and the cost benefit of introduction.
• Prepares product and process reports / presentations by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Implement equipment maintenance procedures for critical equipment
• Resolve 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
• Work as part of production support team to drive product and process improvements/developments.
• Update manufacturing procedures, specs as required through Change Plan process.
• Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are fulfilled.

Your ideal background

• Engineering degree, or equivalent qualification, preferably with a minimum of 3 yrs experience in a similar role.
• Catheter assembly experience a definite advantage including laser processing (Welding, Ablation) along with associated automation.
• Equipment Introduction + Development Experience and associated Project Management Skills
• 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.