Work Flexibility: Onsite

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Contract: Permanent + full suite of benefits
Location: Model Farm Road, Cork
Business Area: Neurovascular
On-Site Position

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Position Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in driving the integration of automation within the neurovascular value stream, ensuring precision assembly, robust inspection, and full compliance with regulatory standards. This high-visibility role sits at the intersection of operations, IT/OT, and quality, with responsibility for developing and validating advanced manufacturing systems to support life-saving neurovascular products.

Key Responsibilities

•    Design, develop, execute, and evaluate fitness-for-use testing, product specifications, and process validation plans.
•    Create and review material part specifications and bills of materials.
•    Collaborate with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimise designs for manufacturability.
•    Utilise CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.
•    Lead and support validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) for manufacturing processes, fixtures, and automation systems.
•    Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, focusing on automating manual processes, enhancing process robustness, and reducing costs.
•    Provide frontline support for advanced manufacturing systems, including automation, IT/OT integration, and vision/PLC-controlled inspection systems.
•    Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and internal quality standards in all manufacturing and validation activities.
•    Operate as an individual contributor with professional judgment, expected to work independently with minimal supervision.
 

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• Level 8 Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 2–4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (medical device or regulated industry preferred).
• Strong communication and influencing skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Advanced Operations, Quality, and other departments.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with a process improvement orientation.
• Experience working in a Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing environment, with proven improvement results.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary, dynamic team.
• Flexible team player, capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated industry or equivalent is highly beneficial.

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