Overview
Our client, a privately owned Irish company based in Longford, is seeking to recruit a Process Engineer to assist the Engineering/Production department in improving the manufacturing of product and develop the most optimum moulding process and tooling and automation that meets or exceeds customer requirements on both new and existing tooling. This person will provide the company with the technical resources to ensure that current and future projects are run in accordance with customer specifications and in-house specifications and standards.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for the introduction of all new products into the company and compiling standard specifications for each process and monitoring all existing production to standard specifications.
* Ensures process optimization using statistical techniques.
* Works with the Production Group Leaders (PGL's) in troubleshooting processing problems.
* Establishes relationships with the customers and Equipment/ Raw Material suppliers in pursuit of continuous improvement and on-going business development.
* Solves, in conjunction with the Quality department, customer related problems/issues as needed.
* Instructs others, formally or informally, regarding manufacturing related skills or knowledge and assist in the training of employees on new processes or systems introduced to the company.
* Communicate on a regular basis (or as appropriate) with external suppliers of materials and equipment and provide regular feedback on any issues to the management team.
* Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.
Qualifications
* Minimum of a National Diploma in Plastics Engineering (preferably a Degree in Engineering) and at least 4–5 years' experience in the injection moulding industry.
* Good knowledge of Injection Mold tooling and design.
* Good knowledge of Injection Moulding (standard process and multi component), Processing, Ancillary equipment and automation systems.
* Experience in Medical, Packaging or Technological industries preferred.
* Knowledge of real time monitoring systems preferred.
* In-depth knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) and ability to demonstrate use.
* Understanding of the principles of WCM, JIT, SMED, and Kaizen.
* Knowledge of computer systems; integrated manufacturing systems; word processing and spreadsheets. Knowledge of MFG Pro would be a distinct advantage.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to accurately document work performed.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and travel as required by the position.
* Ability to work independently on own projects while coordinating with all departments.
Benefits
Excellent benefits including health care, pension scheme, Shared Value Plan, onsite parking, bike to work scheme, annual leave (which increases with length of service), and relocation assistance.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Accounting
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