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A Day in the Life

Medtronic

At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress and deliver meaningful innovations.

Our Purpose

At our Engineering Department in Medtronic Athlone, we focus on production of Medical Devices in our Controlled Manufacturing Environment. Senior Manufacturing Engineers are directly involved new product introductions, product transfers and maintaining/continuously improving existing product lines by ensuring time-efficient and cost-effective processes while maintaining overall product quality and compliance.

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A Day in The Life Of:

In this exciting role as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

Work closely with manufacturing, quality and other manufacturing engineers as well as R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Quality, Sterilisation and Packaging functions.
You will provide guidance to junior engineers regarding processes to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques as well as develop manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop these techniques. Prior people manager experience desirable.
Work with the site on validation strategy and execution and may be involved in designing and planning layout for such activities as plastics processing, assembly and equipment implementation while adapting machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling.
Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance.
May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan.
Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques.
Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Ensures processes and procedures comply with regulations.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate standout leadership behaviours and will have an expert understanding of a variety of manufacturing technologies and processes.
The ideal candidate is also an expert in understanding process improvement techniques such as DFMA, Kaizen, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Lean manufacturing, 6-sigma, etc.
We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader.

Key Skills & Experience

Minimum NFQ Level 8 degree in Engineering discipline with minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced Masters degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
Manufacturing engineering experience in a medical device related industry, with a demonstrated track record of developing, maintaining and improving manufacturing processes.
Strong Process Validation and Qualification experience required. (IQ,OQ,PQ , Test method validations, CAPAs)
Knowledge of polymer processing, raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Strong Mechanical Aptitude (aptitude for understanding, designing and using machines and/or tools).
Ability to prepare written procedures, proposals, and reports.
Knowledgeable in risk management methodologies such as PFMEA, RCA and DMAIC
Experience in Solid Works/AutoCAD, MS Office, MS Project desirable.
Project Management experience and qualification desirable.
Six Sigma/Lean certified preferred.

Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package

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Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Ireland: 64,640.00 EUR - 96,960.00 EUR |

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Athlone Site