Senior Process Engineer
Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin | Permanent
A leading medical device manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join its high-volume, fully automated manufacturing operation in Dun Laoghaire.
This is a hands-on engineering leadership role within the Assembly function, responsible for leading a team of engineers and technicians while providing technical support to production and maintenance. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving equipment performance, resolving process issues and driving continuous improvement across a highly automated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead a team of engineers and technicians supporting production and maintenance activities.
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Provide hands-on technical support and troubleshooting for high-speed automated equipment.
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Use data-driven and structured problem-solving techniques to investigate and resolve process issues.
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Drive improvements in equipment efficiency, process capability, uptime and overall performance.
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Optimise equipment setup and standardise processes across the manufacturing area.
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Review and improve preventative maintenance strategies to reduce equipment failures and downtime.
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Work closely with equipment and material suppliers to ensure process and machine capability.
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Support the introduction of new equipment and processes, including establishing robust process windows and production handover.
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Lead QN, customer complaint and CAPA investigations.
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Manage change control activities and ensure appropriate documentation and approvals are completed.
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Develop and train technicians within the process engineering team.
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Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
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Set objectives and support performance management and development of direct reports.
Requirements
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
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7+ years' Process Engineering experience, including people management.
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Strong experience working with high-speed automated manufacturing equipment.
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Hands-on experience with precision mechanical setup and equipment optimisation.
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Strong data analysis and structured problem-solving skills.
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Experience with Six Sigma or equivalent problem-solving methodologies.
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Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, including Standard Work and TPM.
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Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
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Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
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Familiarity with equipment validation and associated documentation would be beneficial.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to take a senior engineering leadership position within a highly automated manufacturing environment, combining people leadership, hands-on technical problem solving and continuous improvement.
Location: Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Working pattern: 5 days onsite
