Junior manufacturing engineer

About the Opportunity Novinti X is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Cork, working with a premier medical device manufacturer.

This position offers the chance to play a key role in advancing innovative healthcare solutions.

The selected candidate will oversee daily operations related to projects, products, and equipment, ensuring production targets are met.

You will also contribute to process enhancements, collaborate with suppliers and R&D teams, and support new material and product introduction initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Evaluate and interpret specifications for processes, products, materials, or equipment to ensure optimal performance.

Under general direction, collect and analyze operational, test, and experimental data to define benchmarks for new or updated products and processes.

Review and interpret test outcomes, providing actionable insights to resolve technical challenges.

Diagnose and resolve issues in new products or processes, partnering closely with product development teams.

Collaborate with cross-functional groups to address production and engineering challenges.

Perform hands-on troubleshooting of equipment and coordinate solutions with technical teams.

Drive initiatives for process optimization, layout improvements, and enhanced operational efficiency.

Support technicians, operators, and cross-disciplinary teams to achieve project and business objectives.

Participate in the introduction of new products, contributing technical expertise from concept through implementation.

Utilize Lean methodologies and root cause analysis tools to identify and address process issues.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, including process and quality validation protocols.

Apply knowledge of process mapping, risk assessment, and validation strategies.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and best practice adoption through active team engagement.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in all engineering activities.

Train and mentor team members, promoting knowledge sharing and technical excellence.

Prioritize product quality and safety, adhering to all relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Skills Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering (mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, etc.,) or a related technical field.

Proven experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role, preferably within the medical device sector.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Hands-on experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions.

Familiarity with regulatory standards and quality systems in the medical device industry.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Skills : Manufacturing manufacturing engineer