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Manufacturing / Design & Development Engineer I

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Job Description

Manufacturing / Design & Development Engineer I

Location: Galway (Fully Onsite)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Salary: €41,000 - €51,000

Hours: 40 Hours per Week

Shift: Day Shift (Monday to Friday)

About the Role

Our client, a leading multinational medical device organisation, is seeking a Manufacturing / Design & Development Engineer to join their Galway-based team on a 12-month contract.

This opportunity is ideal for a graduate engineer or an engineer in the early stages of their career who is looking to gain valuable experience in manufacturing engineering, process development, and continuous improvement within a highly regulated environment.

The successful candidate will support manufacturing operations, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and compliant production processes.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical and sustaining engineering support within a manufacturing environment.

Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and yield enhancement.

Recommend and implement equipment, tooling, fixture, and process improvements.

Assist in the development, optimisation, and transfer of manufacturing processes into production.

Collaborate with R&D, quality, and manufacturing teams to support new product introduction activities.

Conduct process investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Support equipment installation, qualification, and validation activities.

Develop and apply statistical process control methodologies where appropriate.

Prepare and maintain engineering documentation and technical reports.

Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Strong understanding of engineering and manufacturing principles.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Desirable

Previous experience within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or another regulated manufacturing environment.

Exposure to process development, manufacturing engineering, or product development activities.

Knowledge of:

+ Statistical Process Control (SPC)

+ Lean Manufacturing methodologies

+ Validation and qualification processes

+ Root Cause Analysis tools and techniques

Key Competencies

Technical Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Process Optimisation

Data Analysis

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Quality & Compliance Focus

Effective Communication

What's on Offer

12-month contract opportunity.

Competitive salary of €41,000 - €51,000.

Opportunity to gain experience with a world-class medical technology organisation.

Exposure to advanced manufacturing and engineering projects.

Collaborative and innovative working environment.

Fully onsite role based in Galway.

For discreet enquiries please email your CV to [email protected] or call me on 0871647527

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