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Location: Athlone - must be willing to relocate or work in Athlone full time onsite.
We are working with a leading, highly automated medical device manufacturer in Athlone that is urgently seeking two experienced Manufacturing Engineers at different levels (Level II and Senior) to support ongoing projects and backfill existing engineering resources.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment with a strong focus on automation, polymer processing, and digital transformation. You'll be part of an experienced team focused on delivering operational excellence, continuous improvement, and compliance within a regulated manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support process improvement, automation, and digitalisation projects.
* Plan, execute, and validate material and process changes to avoid line-down situations.
* Design efficient manufacturing processes, layouts, and workflows for high-volume medical device production.
* Ensure manufacturing systems are compliant with quality and regulatory standards.
* Contribute to yield improvements and support validation activities.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.
* For the Senior role: may lead project teams and mentor junior engineers.
Must-Have Experience:
* Level II: 3–4 years of experience
* Senior: 5+ years of experience with demonstrated project ownership
* Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or equivalent preferred)
* Manufacturing automation
* Polymer processing (injection moulding or similar)
* Validation and quality compliance
* Project engineering within a regulated manufacturing environment
Nice-to-Have:
* Experience in agile quality systems
* Exposure to digital transformation or smart manufacturing initiatives
If you'd like to hear more about the role and discuss an application, Click APPLY or reach out directly with your CV and a good time to speak at oloveland@planet-pharma.co.uk .
About Planet Pharma:
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
www.planet-pharma.com
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