Role Title: Sustaining Mechanical Engineer (Contract/Freelance)About the Role:A global medical device company is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team and lead sustaining and cost-saving initiatives within a Value Improvement Process (VIP) framework. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where you will define scope, drive execution, and close projects end-to-end without a dedicated project manager.Responsibilities:Own and deliver multiple sustaining/VIP projects focused on cost reduction and product/value improvements.Define scope, timelines, resources, and success criteria; ensure effective execution and formal project closure.Lead cross-functional collaboration (Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain).Identify savings/efficiency opportunities and implement robust, compliant, sustainable solutions.Prepare project documentation, regular updates, and status reports for stakeholders and HR/TA.Champion continuous improvement and risk mitigation across the product portfolio.Qualifications:BSc/BA (or equivalent) in Mechanical EngineeringRequired SkillsProven track record delivering sustaining engineering projects with measurable cost savings.Strong mechanical engineering background in medical devices or other regulated manufacturing.End-to-end project ownership: scoping, execution, validation/verification, close-out.Effective stakeholder management and clear, professional communication.Practical problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and familiarity with change control.Preferred SkillsExperience with VIP frameworks or formal value engineering methodologies.Exposure to small-to-mid-sized multinational environments.Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability), supplier optimisation, and lifecycle management.Contract TermsContract Duration: 12 months (40 hours/week)Location: County Galway, IrelandHybrid flexibility: 4 days on-site / 1 day remoteStart Date: January 2026Equal Opportunity StatementReal Staffing is committed to diversity and inclusivity.How to ApplyApply via this platform and include a short paragraph insert detailing the cost-saving projects you have worked on and sustaining experience. Applications with this will be prioritised.Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To find out more about Real, please visit Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.