Manufacturing Engineer

EPM Scientific are currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to provide advanced technical and engineering support to assigned projects or functions for a Global Medical Device manufacturer.

Contract details

• East Cork - on site
• 12-month contract
• Full time hours
• Daily Rate
• Start date late July

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Works with Engineering leaders to deliver business objectives.
• Responsible for assisting in the development of a world-class manufacturing group that is proficient in process improvement and problem-solving manufacturing issues using Six Sigma tools.
• Providing technical leadership on all product and process issues.
• Line performance monitoring, and the completion and execution of structured improvement plans to remediate systemic issues that drive sub-optimal performance.
• Development and implementation of supporting documentation, SOPs and process work instructions compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Leading technical improvements under the business Continuous Improvement Program (CIP).
• Transferring and implementing processes from development or another manufacturing facility.
• Providing technical leadership/guidance for Process/Maintenance Technicians and other Manufacturing/Equipment Engineers.
• Providing engineering support for new product and process introduction, ensuring activities are completed and documented in accordance with New Product Development Processes.
• Process validation for products and processes, including IQ, OQ, PQ and associated documentation.
• Conduct Gauge R&R studies for products and new processes.
• Carry out structured problem solving.
• Responsibility for projects (value stream and cross-functional) as assigned, including scoping, approval, budgeting, specification, execution, qualification and operational handover.
• Actively interface with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors while supporting day-to-day operational requirements and business targets.
• Ensure employees are trained appropriately and training records are maintained.
• Observe Quality Management System requirements at all times.
• Monitor and report variables that contribute to business performance metrics and proactively identify and resolve deficiencies.
• Adhere to and enforce Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Eliminate and/or manage material risks on the production floor in cooperation with Supplier Quality Engineers.