The Role
Manufacturing Engineer Lead will provide technical support to resolve production issues related to machinery and tooling, scrap reduction, and throughput, as well as lead technical problem‑solving and root cause investigations.
Key Responsibilities and End Results
Provide technical support in resolving production issues related to machine or tool issues, scrap reduction or throughput.
Lead technical problem solving and root cause investigations.
Coordinate engineering support for Moulding in executing the production plan to meet the customer requirements.
Co‑ordinate all technical and training activities across the relevant functions within the Moulding Workcell.
Liaise with equipment vendors & program management teams as appropriate.
Drive continuous improvement projects in process, tooling or operations.
Identify trends and process variations as part of establishing a continuous improvement monitoring system.
Develop tooling or equipment documentation, update drawings, document maintenance procedures, work instructions as required.
Lead and manage a high‑performing team.
Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching and development planning for the team.
Assign daily tasks, set clear priorities and ensure accountability for quality of work and timelines.
Promote a strong culture of teamwork, ownership and communication within the Moulding - Workcell and across the Toolroom.
Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events (deviations, non‑commercials, Change controls etc.) and processes.
Ensure compliance with all learnings from all GMP training events.
Other responsibilities may be assigned from time to time as needed, based on the evolution of the company and the requirements of the department/position.
Job Specifications
Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Biomedical Engineering, Applied - Physics, Electronic, Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.
3‑5 years' experience in a high volume manufacturing environment desirable.
Experience in cleanroom procedures and medical moulding desirable.
Familiar with process set up and validation, including performing process window studies, IQ,OQ,PQ highly desirable.
Skills/Attributes
Be able to work well in a team environment.
Data Driven Approach
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good data analysis skills.
Systematic troubleshooting & fault-finding skills.
Project management understanding an advantage.
Lean Six Sigma skills understanding an advantage.
Organization Linkages
Reports to Moulding Engineering Manager
Operations and WC Managers
Toolroom & Tooling Engineers
Customers, Vendors and Suppliers
Desired Skills and Experience
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Biomedical Engineering
Applied Physics
Electronic
Electrical Engineering
Leadership
Management
Validation
Process Set Up
Lean Six Sigma
Project Management
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