Manufacturing Engineer - County Westmeath. Job Summary: As Manufacturing Engineer you will work with the conception, design, development and installation of new products or production lines. Your duties will include improving the production processes to become more cost-effective and efficient over time, resolving technical problems and selecting precision tools for different machines. Problem solving and root cause analysis. Principal Accountabilities: Support manufacturing by resolving issues, providing tools, and implementing new products into production. Lead process optimisation using engineering and continuous improvement techniques to streamline product flow through the manufacturing cell. Use industrial engineering techniques and company standards to establish resource requirements and material flow. Analyse product structures and processes to eliminate inefficiencies and reduce costs. Perform Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimise manufacturing cell performance. Ensure company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are achieved. Maintain compliance with ISO/TS16949 standards in the manufacturing area. Ensure adherence to engineering change control, internal gate timing, customer commitments, project budgets, and departmental procedures. Evaluate and recommend improvements to quality control processes. Analyse and report on production processes, downtime, cycle times, machine availability, and waste management. Ensure manufacturing processes comply with policies and relevant government laws. Review tool and equipment costs, predict future production overheads, and optimise workflow, space, and equipment placement. Coordinate maintenance and repairs to keep equipment operational. Ensure staff adhere to manufacturers procedures when operating equipment. Oversee the work of technicians and all personnel. Establish effective work sequences to maximise efficiency. Skills and Experience required for this role: Degree in Engineering or a related Science discipline. Working knowledge of: o Automation and Assembly processes o Laser welding systems o Robotics, automation systems & dispense systems, o Validation lifecycle, o Six Sigma problem solving Supervisory experience is an advantage. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to collaborate with diverse teams. Proficiency in computer-aided modelling and design software. In-depth knowledge of manufacturing production, processes, and equipment. Result oriented approach Knowledge of engineering science and knowledge Skills: manufacturing engineer process engineer production engineer