Automated Contact Lens Manufacturing Specialist
This role is ideal for an expert in high-volume automated contact lens manufacturing equipment.
About the Job
We are seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join our team in Waterford, Ireland. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day operations, diagnosing and correcting line detractors, and driving continuous improvement of existing equipment through uptime, yield, and cycle time improvement projects.
* Subject Matter Expert for high volume, automated, contact lens manufacturing equipment
* Support day-to-day operations through diagnosis and correction of line detractors
* Use a data-based approach to identify top line detractors and drive continuous improvement of existing equipment
Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Organising, controlling, and improving planned maintenance and calibration activities
2. Critically assessing machinery to identify and source appropriate spare parts
3. Supporting site strategy and capacity expansion projects
4. Providing technical training to operations and maintenance personnel on an as-needed basis
5. Role-modeling good safety and quality behaviors
6. Owning, tracking, and reporting on safety, quality, and operational open items
7. Developing relevant work instructions and standard operating procedures
8. Writing and executing process and equipment engineering studies and protocols
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Bachelor of Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of experience or Master of Engineering (or equivalent) with 3+ years of experience
* Demonstrated ability to optimise highly automated production lines within a regulated environment
* Lean/Six Sigma and/or project management certification is preferred
What We Offer
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
* A comprehensive portfolio of products designed to meet the full spectrum of eye health needs throughout customers' lives
* A significant global research, development, manufacturing, and commercial footprint
* A presence in approximately 100 countries
We are committed to equal employment opportunity and comply with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever we operate.