Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting an Engineering Technician (Assembly) on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Sligo on an initial 12-Month contract with potential to extend.
Dept: Engineering – Tooling, Moulding, Assembly
Reports to: Automation Manager
Responsibilities:
• To work as a team member to support Moulding/Tooling, Assembly in line with all safety, regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Advance performance of site through Key Performance Indicators and metrics.
• Partner with Operations to ensure daily production is met.
• Responsible to be Subject Matter Expert on routine maintenance of all areas of responsibility regarding equipment and process.
• Interface and work with equipment vendors as required for detailed issue resolution.
• Embrace and drive the site Maintenance Excellence Programme.
• Fabrication of ad hoc mechanical and electrical parts to ensure efficient repairs, upgrades, maintenance.
• Participating in project teams and completing assigned projects/tasks.
• Providing technical support to operations to ensure production schedule is achieved including optimization of moulding and assembly process.
• Providing technical support to operational and strategic projects when required.
• Documentation of all activities in line with cGMP requirements.
• Participation in continuous improvement programs to implement improvements in the quality, safety, environmental and production systems.
• Execution of routine manufacturing documentation, commissioning and validation protocols on an ongoing basis.
• Providing an efficient maintenance service to include Moulds/ Moulding M/C's, Assembly and Test Equipment.
• Perform equipment Calibration per procedural requirements.
• Updating the Maintenance and Calibration systems and ensuring compliance.
• Interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings for decision making and improvements.
• Troubleshooting and resolution of day-to-day technical issues in:
o Injection mould machine and tooling – Equipment, Process, Electrical/Mechanical tasks.
o Assembly (automatic and semi-automatic)
• Equipment, Process, Electrical/Mechanical process, control systems.
• Maintaining the overall cGMP of the production areas.
• Execution of all work utilizing Maximo management system.
Requirements:
• Leaving Cert OR Sr. Level Trade Certificate OR Technical FETAC 6 from Level 3 institute or commitment to obtain same
• Experience in following technical area:
o Mold Tooling
o Electrical
o Automation
• Demonstrated computer skills such as:
o Operating Computer interfaced equipment.
o Interfacing with ERP systems.
• Minimum of 3 years in a high precision manufacturing industry post qualification
• Proven problem-solving ability on complex equipment.
• Minimum 2 year of experience in regulated manufacturing environment required.
Cognitive Skills:
• Requires proven problem-solving skills under the pressure. The position requires detailed evaluation of a number of viable solutions to each problem.
• Requires innovative thinking, where new and untested solutions are proposed, demonstrated and implemented on a regular basis.
• Requires a very high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure accuracy and total compliance with procedures at all times.
• Must be results driven striving to meet all targets and metric standards as set by site/department and division leaders.
• Requires total commitment to Quality and maintaining a high standard of work at all times.
• Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity and a strong work ethic at all times.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required for the execution of this role.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.
• Understands and supports the principles of Perfect Performance.
Ownership/Accountability:
• Every employee has a personal responsibility to commit to the organization's vision, to engage and align with its strategic imperatives, and to consistently execute in accordance with its operational pillars and established ways of working.
• This role is accountable for supporting a positive developmental culture with the organization while ensuring compliance with Quality policies.
• Requires good knowledge of Company Policies and Procedures and involves working towards general results to achieve organizational needs.
• The position has a high level of autonomy and individuals are expected to work on their own initiative.
• Demonstrates an ethos of Right First Time at all times.
• Adheres to and follows all procedures policies and guidelines ensuring compliance with cGMP and ISO/FDA regulations and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Shows a high level of tenacity to ensure closure of issues.
Influence/Leadership
:
• May be required to support Cross functional teams and cost improvement projects.
• Provide technical leadership to functional areas and collaborates with key stakeholders.
• Contributes to the successful delivery of site CJR's and Goals.
• Leads the delivery of new training initiatives.
Decision Making/Impact:
• Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.
• Expected to handle all day-to-day training, learning & development queries, if major problem can refer to Team Manager.
• Responsible for the presentation of technical data to stakeholders to ensure prompt decisions on related issues.
Supervision Received
:
• Operates in an environment which is largely self-managed but with supervision.
• Goals are reviewed on a regular basis.
Supervision Provided
:
• No direct reports.
EHS Responsibilities:
• Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities.
• Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers.
• Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses (unsafe acts and conditions) immediately to your supervisor and always raise the event in EHS system.
• Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on EHS system.
• Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs.
• Wear PPE as required.