Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Spiddal Ireland
Apply for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Spiddal Ireland role at Integer Holdings Corporation.
Location: Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland
Employment type: Full-time
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do:
Customer – We focus on our customers’ success.
Innovation – We create better solutions.
Collaboration – We create success together.
Inclusion – We always interact with others respectfully.
Candor – We are open and honest with one another.
Integrity – We do the right things and do things right.
Integer is a global organization providing innovative, high‑quality technologies and manufacturing to Medical Device OEMs and a provider of high‑end niche batteries.
What You’ll Do In This Role
The primary purpose of this position is to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas.
You adhere to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including QMS, safety, environmental and security management systems, FDA regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
You will develop new and unique approaches to complex problems and lead projects to advance Integer’s technological capabilities.
You will investigate and interpret internal or external technology and business trends and recommend best practices to the organization.
You will evaluate, develop and implement a wide range of new technologies of significant scope and complexity.
You may identify and procure new equipment and technology of significant complexity, scope and cost.
You will originate new documents such as protocols, reports, specifications and work‑instructions; and you may also review documentation work products of peers and subordinates.
You will plan and develop engineering projects concerning unique or high‑profile problems with a major impact on programs.
You may lead cross‑functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk and/or complexity and may influence others to achieve goals.
You may provide supervision for up to 4 to 5 technicians and/or associate engineers, and serve as a coach and mentor for other engineers, modeling the behaviors and disciplines of an engineering professional.
You will initiate and maintain relationships with individuals and business units within or outside your site or organization. As a subject‑matter expert, you may be directed to deploy your expertise across multiple locations; occasional travel may be required.
You embed Quality within the Engineering discipline – “I own Quality.” You are a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do at Integer, ensuring adherence to our QMS, contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and achieving our quality KPIs and journey to 5‑Sigma.
You perform other duties, as needed and as directed by your line of supervision.
Provide Support of Integer’s Manufacturing Excellence and Market Focused Innovation Strategies
You champion the development of and deployment of the systems and tools to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
You embrace the Manufacturing Excellence culture based on the Integer Production System and its five focus areas:
Strategy Alignment through Site Hoshin Plans, SiOP meetings, and value‑stream‑map updates.
Leadership of Sustained Change by ensuring production monitoring & improvement activities and deployment of Leader Standard Work.
Standardization through workplace organization & visual controls (5S), Manufacturing Standard Work, and robust training & certification programs.
Associate Engagement promoted through standardized problem‑solving methodologies, behavior‑based safety programs, and improvement idea and suggestion systems.
Systems & Process Optimization through built‑in quality principles, optimized scheduling & material system designs, work‑cell design, and total productive maintenance.
How You Will Be Measured
Safety is our highest priority; you will be an active supporter of the Integer Environmental, Health & Safety programs.
Quality – Achievement of site Quality KPIs.
You will have defined goals and objectives specifying key projects and expected milestones to achieve.
Given your capabilities and experience, you will be expected to identify ways to shorten project durations and lead systemic changes to current processes and procedures that enable greater efficiencies.
Innovation and ideation are critical aspects of your role; you will generate continuous improvement suggestions and support their implementation.
Your expertise, accomplishments and collaboration with others to deliver results will also be considered.
What Sets You Apart
You have earned, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or related technical field; a Master’s Degree or Doctorate is preferred.
You are technically seen as a subject‑matter expert, earned through 7+ years of progressive engineering and/or technically focused roles and experiences.
Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may be considered with 15+ years of relevant experience.
You have a strong technical and problem‑solving foundation, and preferably training and certifications in 6‑Sigma (green belt minimum, black belt preferred), 8D, RCA, 5‑Why, Ishikawa, Kepner‑Tregoe, PMP.
Your abilities to observe, analyze and develop solutions to complex technical challenges result in breakthrough results in productivity, technical capabilities, capacities or other competitive differentiators.
You work independently as well as collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
You will demonstrate the ability to lead team activities and act as a coach for less experienced associates.
Clear and professional communications to all levels of the organization are important; you will have well‑developed written and oral communication skills.
You maintain a calm demeanor that transcends a high‑energy, constantly changing production environment.
You possess a positive, can‑do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option.
U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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