Provides support to the manufacturing organisation to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, optimises existing processes, and ensures that production goals are met. Monitors equipment, machines and tools, addressing issues causing non‑conforming products, low yields, or product quality problems. Interfaces with quality and R&D teams to integrate new products or processes into the existing manufacturing area.
Key Responsibilities
Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or processes for current and next‑generation programmes.
Supports achievement of the strategic goals and objectives of the company.
Prepares reports, publishes findings, and delivers presentations to communicate results.
Analyses and resolves problems ranging from basic engineering issues to complex challenges requiring innovative or breakthrough technological solutions.
Understands engineering principles, theories, concepts, practices, and techniques.
Develops specialised expertise to become a recognised authority in a specific area and applies this knowledge in leadership roles within the company.
Incorporates business policies and procedures into task completion and understands organisational and customer needs, the business cycle, and emerging technology trends.
Cultivates internal and external networks required to complete tasks, acts as a resource in selecting, orienting, and training new engineers and employees, may lead project teams, and mentors employees by sharing technical expertise and providing guidance.
Interacts with internal and external customers across functional areas, serves as a consultant for engineering or scientific interpretation and advice on significant matters, and acts as a spokesperson with customers regarding current and future business unit capabilities.
Participates in validation activities, may provide input, write protocols/reports, or manage execution of validation tasks.
Education & Job Skills
4+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
NFQ Level 7 (full credits) qualification in a relevant discipline or higher.
Working technical knowledge with an understanding of relevant concepts, practices, and procedures.
General understanding of business unit or group functions.
Work is performed within a quality system environment; poor performance may result in regulatory noncompliance.
Works on problems of moderate to high complexity requiring analysis of various identifiable factors.
Exercises judgement within defined procedures to determine appropriate actions.
Must possess broad knowledge of technical alternatives and understand their impact on system environments.
Develops and maintains a wide internal network and begins expanding external networks.
May lead project teams of varying scope and provides guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff; influence is primarily at peer level and occasionally at first‑level management.
Plans, organises, and prioritises daily workload to meet scheduled deadlines.
Exercises authority and judgement within defined limits; errors or failure to achieve results may cause programme delays or require additional resources.
Works under general to minimal supervision, follows established procedures, and has work reviewed for technical soundness, adequacy, and accuracy.
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