Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Contract Type: Permanent
Industry:
REF: 122469
Contact Name: John Reid
Contact Email: johnr@rftgroup.ie
Job Published: almost 8 years ago

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

Due to continued expansion of their operations our client a well-established Multinational Healthcare Manufacturer now require a qualified and experienced Mechanical Engineer.

The Mechanical Engineer will be a member of the engineering team who are the technical authority for all the products manufactured in the plant. They will lead the validation of products and processes that are applicable to the client?s facility. They will also collaborate with the engineering teams to deliver the essential duties and responsibilities listed below.

This is a permanent role based in The Midlands with excellent progression opportunities and will report to the Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities of Mechanical Engineer

? Ensure delivery of all projects on time and on budget.
? Improve designs through projects.
? Work with team on product transfers from product development to manufacturing.
? Provide technical expertise, guidance and supervision during project phases.
? Continuously improve the manufacturing and test processes through a continuous improvement program.
? Review and/or develop and execute facility, process and equipment validations and risk management summaries.
? Review change controls for validation impact.
? Use knowledge of statistics to assist with validation developments and process improvements.
? Support Engineering and Manufacturing teams and lead investigations as required
? Liaising with suppliers for precision test fixture fabrication and modifications
? Responsible for regulatory testing, data analysis, and report generation for PMA submissions
? Assisting on CAPA investigations
? Design and development using CAD techniques and modelling and prototype building in order to lean out processing time for new manufacturing lines.

Requirements of the Mechanical Engineer:

? Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
? Qualification in Project Management is desirable.
? Working knowledge of materials (plastics, metals, etc)
? 2-3 years in a similar position
? Familiar with electronic and electro-mechanical systems manufacturing.
? Familiarity with the requirements of validating product and processes.
? Exposure to ISO-9000 and/or ISO-13485 series.
? Working knowledge of statistical analysis.
? Equipment and Process Validation experience desirable
? Excellent communication and skills ? written, oral and pc

Please send an up to date CV and cover letter to John Reid at The RFT Group / johnr@rftgroup.ie / on 01-2302400 / www.rftgroup.ie

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