Technician, Engineering

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Cork, Ireland

Time Type: Full Time

What You Will Do:

• This position's primary function is that of ensuring that manufacturing processes run consistently and meet performance targets.
• Actively interface with cross-functional team members and 3rd party Vendors, always practicing good teamwork in support of day to day operating requirements.
• Provide technical process support to a project or function.
• Monitoring and management of production yield performance on assigned lines.
• Liaising with Team Leaders with regard to productivity and efficiency performance issues on your assigned lines.
• Engage in mechanical / electrical / electronic troubleshooting, and in resolving hardware /software interfacing problems on the production floor.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair.
• Communicating regularly with Operators regarding issues, concerns and watch-outs on the lines.
• Test electrical systems, circuits and wiring in processing equipment and fixtures.
• Planning, layout and installation of processing equipment on work-stations.
• Responsibility for product line performance, primarily maximizing productivity of the equipment and minimizing yield loss from the process.
• Co-ordination of preventative maintenance and calibration activities on assigned lines / process.
• Identifying and assisting the business with the implementation of technical improvements.
• Identification of process equipment spares requirements, plus sourcing and replenishment of all such spares from stock in accordance with company policies.
• Performing equipment qualification and projects work, as assigned.
• Design, specification, fabrication, testing and documentation of process equipment changes and improvements.
• Adherence to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements on sites, plus communication of any concerns regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues.
• Building of Quality into all aspects of one's work by maintaining compliance with all site and corporate Quality Management System requirements.
• Provision of out-of-hours support to the business as required by management or as mandated by shutdowns and/or equipment failures.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• Certificate/ Diploma in Engineering, Science, related discipline or hold a trade qualification in electrical, mechanical l& toolmaking or related discipline or has 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of electronics and software control systems.
• Entry level experience in a modern manufacturing environment ideally with previous experience in some or all of the following:
• Low / medium voltage electrical power systems
• Pneumatics
• PLCs
• Instrumentation
• Hydraulics
• Calibration
• AutoCAD
• Injection moulding
• Experience in the medical device industry is an advantage.
• Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
• High level of PC Skills required.
• Flexibility essential.
• Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
• Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Green or Black Belt 6 Sigma qualifications an advantage.
• Good problem solver and is analytical.
• Excellent customer service and communicates very well with good interpersonal skills.