OverviewSenior Manufacturing (Project) Engineer — 23 month contract. Location: Medtronic Athlone, Bigmeadow, County Westmeath, Ireland.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with manufacturing, quality engineers, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Sterilisation and Packaging functions.Be a member of an NPI project team. Provide guidance to junior engineers regarding processes to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques; develop manufacturing processes applicable to statistical process control.Collaborate on validation strategy and execution; design and plan layouts for plastics processing, assembly and equipment implementation; adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.Assist in the design and arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure efficient and productive layouts.Demonstrate leadership with expert understanding of manufacturing technologies and processes.Apply process improvement techniques such as DFMA, Kaizen, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma; strong project management skills.Support diverse workforce and inclusive innovation within the team.Key Skills & ExperienceMinimum Level 8 degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree with at least 3 years relevant experience.Manufacturing engineering experience in a medical device related industry with a track record of developing, maintaining and improving manufacturing processes.Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques to maximize manufacturing efficiency.Project management of manufacturing processes from concept to delivery; ability to assess issues and develop solutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals.Strong mechanical aptitude; ability to prepare written procedures, proposals, and reports.Knowledge of risk management methodologies such as PFMEA and manufacturing plant test strategies.SolidWorks/AutoCAD, MS Office, MS Project.Effective communication skills with superiors, peers and subordinates.Six Sigma/Lean certified preferred; experience with Agile preferred.Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions; may incorporate inspection and test requirements into production plans.Ensures processes and procedures are compliant with regulations.Medtronic OfferCompetitive salary and flexible benefits package. This is a contract position with eligibility for Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
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