**Job Description:**
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* The NPD Metals group works with R&D teams to bring their concepts through to volume manufacturing.
* Align stakeholders and achieve product efficiencies through DFM, process optimization, sustaining engineering, automation, supply chain improvements, and lean manufacturing methodologies.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Manage new designs from concept to volume manufacturing.
* Drive product and process improvements as part of a team.
* Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to ensure new products fit within existing manufacturing capabilities.
* Become a Subject Matter Expert in specialized processes.
* Work with operations teams to develop processes meeting manufacturing standards.
* Design and implement manufacturing processes for new products to meet productivity and quality demands.
* Conduct validations on processes before transfer to manufacturing.
* Implement technical/system solutions to problems.
* Maintain high quality and compliance standards per Medical Devices manufacturing requirements.
* Apply Lean principles to improve key process metrics.
* Investigate new process technologies for competitive advantage and cost benefits.
* Manage relationships with technology providers and suppliers.
* Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are met.
**Requirements:**
* Engineering degree or equivalent, with at least 2 years of experience.
* Strong technical skills and capabilities.
* Experience in new product introduction is desirable.
* Proactive, decision-maker with motivation to work independently.
* Knowledge of ISO and FDA validation requirements, including equipment and process validation.
* Familiarity with Six Sigma and lean manufacturing principles.
* Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
* Problem-solving skills with innovative, cost-effective solutions.
* Computer literacy; experience with 3D Modelling and Cagila is a plus.
* Proven track record of punctuality and attendance.
**Benefits Package:
* Competitive Salary
* Performance Bonuses
* Health and Wellness Incentives
* Employee Stock Purchase
* Community and Charity Programs
* Employee Resource Groups
**Location:** GALWAY, G, IE
Travel: Less than 10%