Are you a manufacturing engineer looking for a new opportunity in Cork, Ireland? Are you interested in joining a global leader in medical technologies that offers products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics? If you want to become part of patient and healthcare outcomes, don't hesitate and apply today! Job Description The Senior Engineer will provide advanced technical and engineering support to a project or function. This engineer will have the required engineering competencies and systems training to support a manufacturing area or project. Responsibilities Application of a prioritised approach in Value Centred Engineering toward achieving key opportunities in quality, service and costWorks with Engineering leaders to deliver business objectivesResponsible 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 toolsProviding technical leadership on all product and process issuesLine performance monitoring, and the compilation and execution of structured event plans to remediate systemic issues that drive sub-optimal performanceDevelopment and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation, SOPs and process work instructions compliant with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Leading technical improvements under the business's Continuous Improvement Program (CIP)Transferring and implementing processes, either from development, or from another manufacturing facilityProvision of technical leadership/guidance for the Process / maintenance Technicians and other Manufacturing / Equipment Engineers on the teamProvide engineering support for new Product and new process introduction, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with New product Development ProcessProcess validation for products and processes; VP, IQ, OQ, PQ and associated documentationConduct Gauge R&R studies for products and new processesCarry out structured problem solvingResponsibility for projects (value stream and cross functional) as assigned by the company, including the scoping, approval, budgeting, specification, execution, qualification and operational handover as appropriateActively interfacing with cross-functional team members and 3rd party Vendors, and always practicing good team work in support of the day to day operating requirements, and in pursuit of achieving the business targetsFostering a work environment of continuous improvement that supports SYK's Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support, in particular ensuring that employees are trained to do their work and their training is documentedObserving the Quality Management Systems requirements on site at all timesContinuous monitoring and reporting of variables that feed into the business performance metrics, and pro-active identification and resolution of issues around any deficits in sameAdherence to, and enforcement of all Environment Health and Safety (EHS) requirements on siteElimination and/or management of material risks on the production floor in cooperation with Supplier Quality engineersUndertaking, where appropriate, a Subject Matter Expert's role for Regulatory Audit purposesProvision of out-of-hours support to the business as required by management or as mandated by shutdowns and/or equipment failuresAll other duties as assigned. Requirements Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience is requiredProven Project Management skills through the delivery of business critical projectsHas 2-4 years' experience in a manufacturing environmentStrong communication and influencing skills with both internal and external agentsCapable of technical leading, influencing and providing technical direction to Engineers, Co-op Students, Technicians and operators as requiredCapable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated environmentDemonstrable analytical & problem solving skills, a process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and resultsoriented environmentExcellent presentation and written / verbal communication skillsDemonstrable ability to work autonomouslyA team player, with a flexible approachTechnological pioneer, willing to source, investigate and implement technological and automation advancesConfident and effective decision maker, with a proven leadership ability to negotiate and influence othersProficiency in English Benefits Competitive and attractive employee compensation packagePension contributionsSick payHealth insurancePaid public holidays Location: Cork, Ireland