Process Engineer
This role is a key position in the start-up of a new site, requiring strong communication skills and flexibility regarding travel. Our client in Kildare seeks a Process Engineer to join their team in the busy Injection Moulding Manufacturing plant.
Main Responsibilities:
* 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 maximize profitability.
* Provide technical expertise to ensure current and future projects run according to company and customer standards and specifications.
Key Accountabilities:
* Execute engineering projects designed to deliver robust and optimized manufacturing processes, 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.
* Introduce and validate new tooling & equipment, completing validations and documentation where required.
* Transfer new moulds into production, liaising 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 optimization and/or new product introduction.
* Make and lead 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 within budget, while appropriately managing risk.
* Demonstrate high accountability and ownership for both personal and team performance.
* Train, coach, and mentor colleagues (e.g., Technicians, Junior Engineers etc.) on new technologies and/or manufacturing processes.
* Evaluate and implement opportunities for improvement, actively participating in the implementation of corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Comply with all company policies and procedures, including quality requirements, financial controls, health and safety regulations, etc.
Requirements:
* Minimum third-level qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Polymer Processing, or similar).
* 5+ years 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 and participating in design reviews & leading projects from FOT through FAT before tool transfer.
* Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles (SMED, Six Sigma, etc.).
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Comprehensive knowledge of QMS principles (preferably ISO 13485).
* Strong information management, analytical, and numerical skills with high attention to detail.
* Team player capable of working independently and on own initiative.
* Well-organized, highly self-motivated, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced, pressurized environment.
* Experience using MS Project to track and deliver moulding/tooling/automation projects would be advantageous.
* Flexibility to travel on company business.
* Existing work permit/visa for Ireland and fluent verbal and written English.