Title:  Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for developing new technology and supporting existing technology to improve production, quality, profitability and safety. This individual will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, execution of projects and communicating project status to targeted timelines. Working within the Operations or Development Department supporting new manufacturing projects. Specifying, purchasing, and managing the implementation of new manufacturing solutions to meet the requirements of customers’ new product introductions. Reporting directly to the Senior Automation Engineer or above.

Note: This is a Fixed Term contract of 12 months

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage new equipment process and product introduction projects.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategy to meet customer and West’s needs.
• Establish and manage project teams, identifying deliverables, time, and cost, setting priorities, and reporting to meet the needs of the business and the customer.
• Establishes relationships with the customers and equipment suppliers in pursuit of new business, product development, manufacturing process development, continuous improvement, and on-going business development.
• Manage equipment suppliers ensuring delivery meets specification, cost, and time.
• Ensure that new equipment meets the regulatory requirements of the business, validation, health, and safety etc.
• Install new equipment with appropriate training and hand over to operations.
• Work with all departments across the business to ensure that new processes meet their requirements.
• Identify, specify, and introduce new manufacturing methods and opportunities into the company.
• Represent West at customer meetings to ensure that the needs of the business are met.
• Ensure that procedures and systems are in place to facilitate the introduction of new processes and equipment.
• Take the role of technical expert in the field of automated manufacturing processes and develop the understanding and competency of the business to meet the requirements of customers.
• Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements training, and regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures, and corporate policies.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.

Education

• Associate’s degree In a relevant Engineering subject required or
• Bachelor's Degree In a relevant Engineering subject preferred
• Must have a minimum of a NFQ Level 7 Degree in engineering or equivalent. A degree in Automation, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry required.
• Must be familiar with the hardware and software components of PLCs and vision control systems. Preferably with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs and Cognex Vision systems

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Background in medical devices/pharmaceutical would be a plus.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and relevant ISO standards
• Must have high level knowledge of Industrial Networks architectures (Ethernet IP, Control Net & Profibus) and have an ability to fault find network problems.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills preferred
• Preferably have a knowledge of EU-GMP.
• Preferably worked in either the medical, packaging, or technological industries with a good understanding of the regulatory requirements and exposure to serialization.
• Aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.

Travel Requirements

Physical Requirements

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work a 39-hour work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish colour differences for product and safety issues.
• Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may always be stressful due to competing resources while maintaining company confidentiality.