Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Contract: Permanent Contract

Location: Tullagreen, Carrigtwohill

On-Site Position

Position Summary:

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.  

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Application of a prioritised approach in Value Centred Engineering toward achieving key opportunities in quality, service and cost.  

• Works with Engineering leaders to deliver business objectives 

• Responsible 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 tools.  

• Providing technical leadership on all product and process issues.  

• Line performance monitoring, and the compilation and execution of structured event plans to remediate systemic issues that drive sub-optimal performance.  

• Development 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 facility.  

• Provision of technical leadership/guidance for the Process / maintenance Technicians and other Manufacturing / Equipment Engineers on the team.  

• Provide engineering support for new Product and new process introduction, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with Stryker New product Development Process. 

• Process validation for products and processes; VP, IQ, OQ, PQ and associated documentation. 

• Conduct Gauge R&R studies for products and new processes. 

• Carry out structured problem solving. 

Qualifications Knowledge Skills:

• Level 8 Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience is required. 

• Proven Project Management skills through the delivery of business critical projects. 

• Has 2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. 

•  Strong communication and influencing skills with both internal and external agents. 

• Capable of technical leading, influencing and providing technical direction to Engineers, Coop Students, Technicians and operators as required.  

• Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated environment 

• Demonstrable analytical & problem solving skills, a process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment 

• Excellent presentation and written / verbal communication skills 

• Demonstrable ability to work autonomously 

• A team player, with a flexible approach. 

• Technological pioneer, willing to source, investigate and implement technological and automation advances 

• Confident and effective decision maker, with a proven leadership ability to negotiate and influence others. 

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