Process Engineer
This key role involves starting up a new site, requiring strong communication skills and flexibility in relation to travel.
We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join our team at our Injection Moulding Manufacturing plant in Kildare. The successful candidate will assist the Engineering and Production teams in continuously improving product manufacture by designing, operating and implementing optimal moulding, tooling and automation processes that maintain efficiency, reduce costs, improve sustainability and maximise profitability.
Main Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the successful execution of Engineering projects designed to deliver robust and optimized manufacturing processes, as well as providing day-to-day technical support and expertise to the Production teams.
* Conduct product investigations; equipment and process-related troubleshooting, and root cause analysis, implementing appropriate corrective and preventative actions where necessary.
* Lead the timely introduction of new products and/or processing technologies from development stage through to routine full-scale manufacture, ensuring a cost-effective, compliant, and robust process is achieved.
* Lead the introduction and validation of new tooling & equipment, including the completion of validations and documentation where required.
* Lead the introduction and transfer of new moulds into production.
* Liaise with external toolmakers and equipment suppliers in relation to critical technical specifications.
* Support all departments, particularly Quality, Tooling & Program Management in relation to Engineering changes.
* Provide technical support and expertise as required to achieve process optimisation and/or new product introduction.
* Making and leading process decisions based on risk and the interpretation of data sets, ensuring consultation and communication with stakeholders.
* Apply a project management approach to successfully deliver projects and process improvements on time and in budget, while appropriately managing risk.
Requirements:
* A minimum of a third-level qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Polymer Processing, or similar).
* 5+ years of experience as a seasoned Process (Moulding) Engineer in high-volume injection moulding manufacturing, including demonstrable process validation and project management experience.
* Experience in validation activities from design & FAT right through to PQ.
* Experience working with healthcare/medical device injection moulding.
* Experience travelling to toolmakers & participating in design reviews & leading projects from FOT through FAT before tool transfer.
* Proficiency in the use of Lean Manufacturing principles (SMED, Six Sigma, etc.).
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully manage stakeholder relationships.
* Comprehensive knowledge of QMS principles (preferably ISO 13485).
* Strong information management, analytical, and numerical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Salary:
$80,000 - $100,000 per annum.