Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Ireland

SUMMARY:
The Manufacturing Engineering Technician ensures the smooth running of all Production Equipment in a High Volume Production Environment (SMT/Clean Room or Packaging).

POSITION INFO:

• To maintain Production Equipment to maximise Quality, Output and Yield, in a High Volume Manufacturing Environment, while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Guidelines.
• Apply Root Cause and Problem Solving to troubleshoot Production Line Issues and optimise or repair Production Equipment quickly and efficiently.
• Execute Preventative Maintenance activities.
• Liaise with Cross-Functional Teams to communicate and manage operational issues.
• Complete all Documentation clearly and concisely in accordance with GDP (Good Documentation Practice) Guidelines.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects to drive Process Improvements and Efficiency in pursuit of Operation Excellence.
• Assist with the commissioning of new Production Equipment.
• Maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.
• Cross-Train new Manufacturing Technicians as required.
• Flexibility to travel to support new Production Equipment Assessments/Site Visits/Training.
• Any ad hoc duties as required.

• Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations.

• Measurements will be assessed against an agreed set of MBO’s (Management Objectives) as detailed in the annual performance appraisal process

• NFQ Level 6 Qualification in Technology, Mechanical / Automation Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics or similar (Qualified Trades Personnel with Industrial Experience will also be considered.)

• A Technical skillset of a Mechanical nature.
• A “Compliance Mindset” and a high level of attention to detail in following Procedure and completing Documentation.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Availability to work Shift Patterns. Experience in High Volume Manufacturing.

• Experience in High Volume Automation/Robotics/PLCs.
• Experience in a Regulated Manufacturing Environment.
• Experience in Pneumatics, Electrical, Hydraulics, Vision Systems, and Workshop Machining.
• Understanding of Process Capability.
• Understanding of MSA (Measurement System Analysis) & GR&R (Gauge Repeat & Reduction).

• Experience in FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), IOPQ (Installation, Operation, Performance Qualification).