MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
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Job Reference Number |
14565279 |
Client ID: |
RI/LTSMEJJ |
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Posted On: |
Feb 3 2012 |
Location: |
LIMERICK, CORK |
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Job Type: |
Contract
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Salary: |
COMPETITIVE |
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Lotus Technical Services is a leading solutions provider offering a complete range of automation and technical services specifically designed to enhance productivity and efficiency, and to maximise the value of our customer's core business.
The primary purpose of this job is to support manufacturing through the continuous development of manufacturing processes and support day to day operations.
Responsibilities:
· Support the day to day manufacturing operation environment to allow operations to meet its targets
· Support business key metrics with ongoing process improvements and introduction of new technology.
· Drive process improvements/capacity increases through NPI/New technology/equipment introductions
· Competent in validation requirements on new equipment introductions/processes/process changes
· Design & develop tools, fixtures, gages and special equipment for manufacturing operations and new product / process introductions in conjunction with Toolroom Technicians and Manufacturing Engineers.
· Identify capital spend and budget requirements for process improvements.
· Preparation and maintenance of all relevant manufacturing specifications.
· Preparation and project management of all line extensions/NPI including supporting documentation as reqd.
· Focus on reduction of unit cost of production, through accountability for specific cells i.e. Consumable Cost, Scrap Cost and Cell Efficiency.
· Support ongoing Safety Incident corrective actions and ERGO team initiatives/actions
· Identify and lead cost and technical improvements.
· Provide key inputs and leadership into transformational process developments.
· Determine equipment layouts for manufacturing cells using Lean Manufacturing tool as identified.
· Project Management - provide timely and accurate reporting on project activities.
· New Product Introductions & Product Transfers
· Actively interfacing with cross-functional team members, always practicing good team work in support of day to day operating requirements.
· Demonstrate strong leadership and a clear identifiable work ethos within the Projects Engineering team.
· Preparation and maintenance of manufacturing specifications for specific projects.
· Ensure effective closure on Quality System documents (Audit Actions, NCR’s, CAPA’s, Maps, etc).
· Ensure all process developments, NPI etc are managed in accordance with the Quality management system.
· Ensure all production equipment meets all Health & Safety requirements
· Support the implementation of all engineering and plant strategic initiatives.
Requirements:
· Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering / Science discipline, with 2+ years relevant experience.
· Experience in regulated industry, FDA, ISO, etc.
· Demonstrated ability to lead significant projects to completion, on time and within budget
· Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to make effective decisions
· Excellent proven Project Management skills.
· Ability to manage multiple assignments or projects with sound analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills.
· Flexible work ethic.
· Strong influencing skills.
· Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
· Problem Solving skills – to assist in maintaining project progress and on design issues.
· Decision Making – required to make decisions on technical issues.
· Excellent planning & organisation skills.
· Extent of confidentiality
Lotus Technical Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer