Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer (Contract)

Ref No.: GJ07863

Location: Galway, Clare, Westmeath

Salary:

Experience required: 2 - 3 years

Job Type: Contract



Summary: Our client is one of the leading manufacturing companies they currently have a requirement for a Manufacturing Engineer for a 6 month contract.



Description:

Responsibilities

Resolve any technical problems that may affect production. Focus on day to day issues, line efficiency, quality issues and safety.

Develop and implement improvements to existing processes

Play a major role in implementing Lean Manufacturing within the plant.

Be a key player in resolving yield issues (e.g. determining root cause, implementing corrective action and preventative action).

Advantageous to have Six Sigma knowledge and to be capable of using six-sigma tools to make yield and process improvements.

Project manage product enhancements from design divisions.

Ensure that all process documentation and manufacturing methods meet the requirements of our quality system and all the regulatory standards pertaining to the product

Be the technical focus for all technical product issues emanating from customers, R&D divisions, sales and marketing, regulatory bodies and other functions within the site

Follow all health, safety & environmental rules and procedures and participate in safety and environmental activities in order to improve the workplace for all employees



Requirements

Engineering degree with at least 3 years experience in a manufacturing engineering position.

Must be strong in both development and implementation skills

Strong mechanical knowledge

Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma an advantage

Knowledge of FDA and ISO compliance

Strong project management and communications skills

Must have demonstrated technical creativity and innovation