A leading medical device manufacturer in Limerick seeks a seasoned Project Engineer to lead their 12-month hourly rate contract.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage assigned engineering tasks and monitor team performance as required.
* Contribute to cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives to achieve business objectives.
* Drive product innovation, process enhancements, and manufacturing improvements while ensuring cost efficiency, quality control, compliance with safety standards, operational effectiveness, and business growth.
Essential Engineering Duties:
* Process optimization and characterization
* Design of Experiments (DOE)
* Providing hands-on production support
* Conducting process validation activities
* Performing Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
* Troubleshooting and problem-solving using structured methodologies
* Applying statistical analysis techniques
* Managing and designing tooling solutions
* Overseeing equipment selection, commissioning, and installation
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
* Minimum of five years of relevant technical experience in a similar setting.
* Basic project management expertise.
* Possessions for engineering and medical device development.
* Strong technical proficiency, with a background in catheter manufacturing considered an advantage.
* Knowledge of statistical analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
* Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
* Ability to lead projects from conception to completion.
* Experience with technical documentation and report writing.
* Proficiency in process validation, FMEA development, and protocol implementation.
* Awareness of health and safety regulations, including machine safety, ergonomics, electrical safety, and chemical safety.
* Ability to interpret and create technical drawings using AutoCAD or Inventor.
* Understanding of the new product introduction lifecycle.