Job Description
Due to continued expansion my client a multinational Medical Device company now require Lean Manufacturing Engineer.
The successful candidate will maximize the performance (quality, output volume, & cost ) of manufacturing processes, by providing high impact technical/operational support, and by developing processes to the highest possible standards.
They will co-ordinate and complete Kaizen activities and development of technicians with a mind-set of improvement.
This is a permanent role based in Galway.
Key Responsibilities of Lean Manufacturing Engineer:
- To implement appropriate process controls on to manufacturing processes for robust and repeatable commercial product manufacturing.
- Responsible for driving yield, availability and throughput improvement in CER.
- To maximise manufacturing process performance through effective implementation of Lean Sigma methodology.
- To apply a scientific approach to problem solving, combining analytical and experimental skills to maximise overall equipment effectiveness.
- To ensure that all Engineering work and designs are carried out to appropriate GMP, QA/Regulatory Authority standards and Environmental Health and Safety standards
- To support the development of new processes in conjunction with Process/Manufacturing/R&D Engineering ensuring that new processes are stable and capable.
- To provide technical support to new product/technology introductions.
- To support the development of in-house Subject Matter Experts (SME) across the range of core technologies.
- To ensure that non-conforming products and processes are evaluated and corrected on assigned projects in accordance with process controls and procedures.
- Lead NCR, CAPA resolution in their area and to implement robust corrections to failure
- To execute Validation activities as required in conjunction with the validation dept.
- To provide direction and guidance to technician team for assigned CER.
- Degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent.
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a responsible Manufacturing Engineering/ Process Development role within Medical Device/Healthcare or similar type industry.
- Proven Implementation of Lean Manufacturing experience essential.
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt qualification is highly desirable and will have a significant advantage
- Catheter manufacturing experience is highly desirable and would be an advantage.
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