Process Engineer

Our client, a Global provider of Medical Technology is seeking an experienced Process Engineer based in Limerick.

This role will encompass 3 elements new product projects, process improvement and manufacturing support.

New Product Introduction:

1. New Process Development: Involvement in the development of new manufacturing processes.
2. Process Validations: Ensuring that manufacturing processes are validated and meet quality standards.
3. New Machine Installation and Qualification: Overseeing the installation and qualification of new equipment.
4. Production Systems and Layout Designs: Designing and optimizing production systems and layouts.

Process Improvement:

1. Upgrade and Development: Upgrading existing equipment and developing new processes, tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
2. Validation and Development: Validating and developing manufacturing processes, materials, and technology.
3. Vendor Management: Sourcing and managing vendors for new equipment and processes.
4. Cost Savings and Efficiency: Initiating projects to reduce waste, cut costs, and improve efficiency.
5. Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, such as ISO 13485, FDA, GMP, and environmental health and safety.

Manufacturing Support:

1. Addressing Customer Complaints: Handling major customer complaints and critical failures leading to line downtime.
2. Validations: Assisting with validation processes.
3. Mistake-Proofing: Implementing mistake-proofing processes.
4. Long-Term Solutions: Introducing and embedding long-term solutions to process issues.

Competency Profile:

• People Skills: Effective communication, leadership in meetings, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams. Interviewing and influencing skills.
• Strategy: Understanding the business’s key drivers, the impact of the job on these drivers, and inter-departmental relationships.
• Customers and Vendors: Communicating technical information, managing customer relationships, and handling difficult customer communications.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A third-level relevant degree.
• At least 2 years of technical experience in a similar environment.
• Basic project management skills.
• Understanding of Lean Principles and statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in structured problem-solving techniques.
• Technical report writing.
• Knowledge of process validations, FMEA, and protocols.
• Understanding of health and safety, including machine safety, ergonomics, electrical safety, and chemical safety.
• Ability to generate and understand technical drawings (AutoCAD/Inventor).
• Familiarity with the new product introduction process.
• Ability to influence employees who do not report directly.

For more information or to apply directly email aimee.burke@sonastechnical.com

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