Chief Manufacturing Technologist

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Castlerea, Roscommon. Our client is a leading contract manufacturer of single use medical devices, serving the global marketplace for over 35 years.

Main Purpose and Objective of the Position:

The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of engineering principles, theories, concepts, practices and techniques. They will provide manufacturing support, implement process improvement initiatives and lead projects across a range of product lines.

• Provide manufacturing support over a range of manufacturing processes
• Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce cost and improve manufacturing efficiency by using data analysis
• Manage projects and lead new product introduction projects introducing new processes as appropriate
• Carry out process and product validations
• Implement product, process and material changes through validation, change control and documentation updates
• Familiarize yourself with various processes to allow you to work across multiple product lines
• Conform to the requirements of the quality and environmental management system
• Additional ad hoc duties and projects as assigned

• Level 8 or equivalent degree in Engineering or similar discipline
• 3 years' experience in a medical device manufacturing engineering role
• Knowledge of medical device validation protocols and associated documentation
• Implementation experience of validation protocols
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Solid Works
• Lean and six sigma knowledge
• Strong process engineering background
• Good understanding of ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485

For further details please contact us on +353 87 060 8656 or send your CV to colin.clare@lifescience.ie