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SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

 

Job Reference Number

14565440

Client ID:

RI/AM11805

Posted On:

Feb 3 2012

Location:

WESTMEATH

Job Type:

Permanent

Salary:

NEGOTIABLE

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Midlands - medical device.

In this role you will provide technical leadership, direction and control to Manufacturing/Process Engineering resources so as to ensure the company has the technical resources to effectively manage current processes. Work in close liaison with other departments to ensure product requirements of quality, quantity, mix and cost are achieved.

Main Roles & Responsibilities:
1. To manage and co-ordinate technical support for the introduction of new products, in line with Marketing Plans.
2. Develop resource allocation and a critical path so as to effectively manage the introduction of technology on loads, modifications and process improvements.
3. Develop manufacturing technical capabilities and skills so as to ensure ongoing process requirements can be effectively achieved.
4. Select, motivate and develop competent personnel and develop appropriate engineering organizational structures while ensuring staff clearly understand expectations and performance against it.
5. Ensure all process engineering activities are managed so as to comply with Corporate, Regulatory and GMP requirements.
6. Assume responsibility for all manufacturing/process engineer training and development including timely completion of staff appraisals, which will help motivation and enhance staff performance.
7. Develop strong links with sister plants so as to ensure effective ongoing transfer and sharing of products, processes and systems.
8. In response to in-house quality levels and product complaints, develop process improvement projects so as to achieve the highest quality standards.
9. Ensure that process validations and work methods are adequate to maintain the highest quality standards.
10. Through effective information flow and interaction, develop harmonious working relationships within engineering and other functions, and ensure employees within manufacturing engineering have the necessary information and resources to effectively perform their jobs.
11. Provide technical support in field related activities such as clinical programmes and complaint investigations.
12. Ensure safety standards and awareness within the manufacturing/process engineering group are in compliance with legislation and issues effectively dealt with.
13. To prepare technical documentation such as standard operating procedures, safety programmes, validation protocols, technical reports, engineering calculations, change controls and other documentation as required.
14. To provide technical leadership for operations personnel involved in process engineering and development activities.
15. To present, where appropriate, technical data to internal / external audit and inspection groups as required.

Education / Experience Required :

• Minimum of Degree in relevant engineering discipline.

• Have a minimum of 8-10 years experience in medical device or similar industry with an established track record.

• Established knowledge of cGMP and safety standards applicable to a clean-room/controlled environment and associated manufacturing processes and procedures.

• Ability to share technical expertise with colleagues i.e. able to express information clearly and concisely both verbally and in written format.

• Good problem solving abilities - able to identify facts, consider a number of alternative approaches and evaluate the most appropriate course of action.

• Team and results orientated - committed and energetic approach to work with positive attitude.

• Proven reliability - efficient, results-orientated and manages own time well.

• Ability to deal effectively with all employees and external business contacts while conveying a positive, service-oriented attitude.

• Strong computer skills

• Six Sigma/lean expertise demonstrated in the manufacturing and design of new products is highly desired.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work to tight project timelines and within approved budgets.

• Excellent use of initiative and adaptable to changing priorities.