The Senior Maintenance Technician/Senior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist is responsible for the preventativemaintenance schedule of equipment used in production and engineering. This person is alsoseen as a subject matter expert for equipment issue resolution and equipment performanceimprovement.Position: Senior Manufacturing Engineering SpecialistDepartment: Manufacturing EngineeringReporting to: Manager, Manufacturing EngineeringResponsibilities∙ Maintain and implement the daily and weekly preventative maintenance (PM)schedule for all production equipment and ensure PM documentation and database iscompleted compliantly and in a timely manner.∙ Carry out set-up of manufacturing equipment within the production environment.Record and verify inputs.∙ Work with equipment manager on the set-up of new equipment task plans / materiallists.∙ Delegates, trains and mentors junior team members in maintenance and engineeringactivities within the MBU.∙ Lead on the identification and implementation of process improvements within themanufacturing processes.∙ Support with the equipment installation process through Infor EAM.∙ Lead on the resolution of significant equipment breakdowns in production areas andrecord in Infor EAM.∙ Review maintenance schedules and task plans on an ongoing basis and proposeimprovements to same.∙ Deliver process improvements / continuous improvement activities as required.∙ Ability and willingness to interact with various functions to problem solve andaddress equipment/maintenance issues.∙ Interact with auditors and be seen as a Site Lead in the Maintenance field duringaudits and inspections.∙ Ensure that Cook's Code of Conduct is considered in all business matters carried outon Cook's behalf.Qualifications∙ Minimum of 7 years' experience in a production/technical support role is required.∙ Production/Technical qualification (Level 7) is preferred.∙ Proficient in A3 / DMAIC methodology.∙ Good communication and inter-personal skills.∙ Proficient in Project Management.∙ Knowledge of medical device quality standards/practises or similar regulated industrywould be an advantage.∙ Willingness to seek out and drive improvement.∙ Demonstrated problem solving skills. Highly motivated individual, self-starter with apassion for excellence.∙ Good computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office.∙ Proficient in CAD software CREO or similar programs is advantageous.∙ Must be a good team player who is capable of working well to tight deadlines.∙ High degree of self-motivation.∙ Willingness and availability to travel on company businessAbout Cook LimerickCook Medical has been in Limerick since 1996, starting out with labelling and distribution and steadily growing and evolving to include manufacturing, centralised customer support and on to collaborative product development in the Innovation Centre. The Ireland location is our European headquarters and houses our EMEA Support Centre. This location currently employs more than 1000 people and manufactures 10% of Cook's products for global markets .Our Employee Benefits IncludeHybrid Work ModelCompany sponsored Defined Contribution pension schemeMedical Health Insurance cover for you and your immediate familyLife Assurance and Income Protection coverEducational AssistancePerformance related BonusExtensive health & wellness program including Indian head massages, healthy lifestyle seminars, mindfulness courses, physio sessions, flu vaccinations, nutrition talksFully equipped gym on site39-hour week with flexible start & finish timesPaid time off to participate in volunteer activitiesFree parkingSubsidised restaurantSports & Social clubbr id