Manufacturing Engineer
Careerwise Recruitment
Galway
A Manufacturing Engineer is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Galway based client. If you are interested in joining a leading and expansive company, then this is the job for you. THE ROLE: * Developing manufacturing processes from prototyping to full scale production. * Manufacture and testing of prototypes. * Implementation of best practice Design for Manufacturing Principals Applying new technologies and methodologies to optimise process design & performance. * Design/Source Equipment and Tooling required to meet both the capability & capacity requirements Implement lean manufacturing initiatives such as cell layout design based on detailed Takt time analysis, identify and eliminate sources of waste activity, implement Kanban Systems and 5S Principles. * Setting up of the manufacturing equipment/production lines with clearly defined metrics and trained personnel. * Generating work plans & schedules for development activity and execute to plan. * Dealing with external customers on technical and quality items. * Managing the successful transfer of new products through the DS project process to volume manufacturing. * Development, resourcing and execution of project plans for the transfer of products to volume manufacturing. * Identify and execute continuous improvement projects that improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs. * Present updates to management and customers regarding cell performance and continuous improvement status. * Resolve quality and technical issues such that impact on product supply to customers is minimized. * Generation of Project Documentation - pFMEAs, Process Validation Protocols & Reports, Manufacturing Procedures, BOMS, Routers, etc. REQUIREMENTS. * Engineering degree or equivalent. * 5 yrs industry experience with manufacturing process design and optimisation in controlled manufacturing and/or process development environment. Medical Device experience preferable. * Experience of managing product transfers from the R&D into the production/commercial environment a distinct advantage. * Validation background including IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ. * Experience in using Six Sigma methodology for process improvement (e.g. DMAIC) and problem solving (e.g. 6-step approach) in a production environment. * Experienced in statistical analysis and use of Minitab. *Strong mechanical background with a good working knowledge of metals & plastics processing a distinct advantage. Please call Louise Mulligan today for further information on 094 900 3979 or email: lmulligan@careerwise.ie. CareerWise Recruitment - In Search of Excellence. CareerWise Recruitment specialises in the multinational sector in Ireland which predominantly encompasses the Medical Device, Sciences/Pharma and ICT industries. We also work into the Indigenous Engineering and Food Processing/Agri sectors. Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment is recognised by many of the major indigenous and multinationals companies to be one of Irelands leading specialist Technical and Executive Recruitment firms. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Mayo ,Cork, Shannon, Galway and Dublin. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.
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