Manufacturing Engineer II

Freudenberg Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing firm in Galway is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to enhance manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in validation techniques, project management, and problem-solving skills. They will work within a highly regulated environment to ensure product quality and work collaboratively across functional teams. This role offers an opportunity to innovate and implement Lean/Six Sigma principles to optimize production flow and equipment efficiency.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge and experience with validation techniques, associated regulatory requirements, and statistical data analysis.
• A minimum of four years relevant industry experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and implementing solutions to manufacturing issues.
• Leading the implementation of Lean/Six Sigma manufacturing principles.
• Ensuring product quality through robust quality system processes.

Skills

Validation techniques

Project Management

Six Sigma

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Education

NFQ Level 8 in Technical Discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or Biomedical)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer II page is loaded## Manufacturing Engineer IIlocations: Spiddal, Co. Galwaytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R\_00085222**Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!**# Responsibilities:* Solution focused, diagnosing and implementing permanent solutions to manufacturing issues in a structured problem-solving approach. Championing problem solving through appropriate documentation and knowledge sharing.* Drive Continuous Improvement by leading the implementation of Lean/Six Sigma manufacturing principles.* Work within a highly regulated environment ensuring highest product quality is achieved through robust quality system processes such as GMP, NCR and CAPA etc.* Improve the production flow to achieve quality at source, rapid feedback from inspections. Ensuring product specification requirements are met and inspection standards are met through concise standard work.* Lead teams in the execution of validation activities.* Analyse and Implement innovative improvements in operational performance through key Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics Yield, Uptime and Performance. Increasing capability, capacity and stability of processes, product, equipment and materials.* Mechanical Design of jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing requirements, optimise machine changeover time and improve maintenance.* Evaluates in conjunction with EHS new equipment/processes/chemicals for environmental impact.* Adhere to Plant Safety requirements and Health & Safety requirements relating to your work, assuming responsibility for those aspects of the OH&S System over which you have control to ensure the health and safety of yourself and others. Be aware of the potential environmental impacts associated with your work and the implications of non-conformance.# Qualifications:* Thorough knowledge/experience of validation techniques & applications (IQ/OQ/PQ, TMVs etc.), associated regulatory requirements and statistical data analysis.* Demonstrate a motivated & flexible approach to work with results-oriented attitude. Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning and organizational skills.* Ability to manage Mid/High level complex technical projects to strict deadlines through appropriate Project Management methods and tools (PMBOK methods).* Influential and motivated team member. Actively promotes and leads cross -functional teamwork environment. Provides technical guidance & mentorship of technicians.* The successful candidate must hold an NFQ Level 8 in a Technical Discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or Biomedical) with a minimum of four years relevant industry experience.* Project Management and Six Sigma qualifications will be a distinct advantage.* Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Data Analysis and Project Management experience – Highly Desirable.The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Cambus Teoranta**Welcome to Freudenberg Without Freudenberg, indoor air would not be as clean, cars would not drive and wounds would not heal as quickly. And these are just three examples from thousands of our applications.**Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.