Manufacturing Engineer

PE Global is recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of our medical device client in Athlone. This is an initial 12-month contract, onsite role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing yield and process performance improvements.
• Lead and execute process validations (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Design manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts.
• Optimize arrangement of machines and equipment for efficient plant operations.
• Specify sequences and procedures for fabrication, assembly, and tooling.
• Adapt machine/equipment design to suit production conditions.
• Integrate inspection and testing requirements into manufacturing plans.
• Inspect and assess machinery and equipment performance; initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and implement statistical process control (SPC) methods.
• Provide guidance to engineering on design concepts and manufacturing specifications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards in all processes.

Specialist Career Stream Attributes

• Individual contributor in a professional discipline or specialty.
• Manages assigned projects from design to implementation.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
• May mentor junior professionals or provide guidance to support staff.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• University degree (Level 8 or higher) in Mechanical, Polymer, Biomedical, or related Engineering/Science discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a highly regulated environment (e.g., MedTech, Pharma, or Plastics processing).
• Strong hands-on knowledge of:
• Extrusion, Blow Molding, Injection Molding.
• Adhesive and thermal bonding, RF welding, tip melting processes.

Familiarity with materials used in medical devices:

• Nylons,
• PVC,
• Polyethylene,
• Polypropylene,
• Pebax,
• PTFE,
• Polycarbonate.

Experience with:

• Statistical and analytical tools (SPC, SQC, DOE).
• DFA (Design for Automation), Lean Sigma, Minitab.
• Manufacturing documentation (MP, IP, BOM, CDP, IQ, OQ, PQ).
• CAD software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Manufacturing Automation
• Polymer Processing
• Increasing OEE metrics

Key Competencies and Traits

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive, energetic, and self-motivated.
• Creative problem-solver with strong analytical thinking.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage projects to schedule and budget.
• Team player with experience working cross-functionally.
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and achieving plant KPIs.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Paul Wheatley on 083 094 0199 or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to paul.wheatley@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***