Manufacturing Engineer
At icds-group, we are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in County Westmeath. As a key member of our production team, you will play a vital role in the conception, design, development, and installation of new products or production lines.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Improving production processes to become more cost-effective and efficient over time.
* Resolving technical problems and selecting precision tools for different machines.
* Performing root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.
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.
* ANALYSE PRODUCT STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES TO ELIMINATE INEFFICIENCIES AND REDUCE COSTS.
* PARTICIPATE IN 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.
Requirements
* 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.