Manufacturing Engineering Manager Job in Limerick Ireland
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Director of Operations Primary Function The primary function of this position is to lead, drive and own the manufacturing process by managing a team of primarily manufacturing engineers.
Responsibilities • Overall responsibility for developing process development strategy. • Regular communication of process development strategy to relevant Functional and SBU Management. • Project managing process development projects with own and cross functional team members. • Responsible for daily contact with departmental personnel and Senior Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate projects with engineering, and technicians. This includes, but is not limited to, generating training plans, carrying out performance appraisals and dealing with performance related issues. • Manage the introduction of new products to manufacturing in association with Product Development or other Manufacturing Facilities. • Drive Product/Process Validation requirement in line with the Medical Device Directive and other applicable standards for the production of medical devices. • Liaise with other manufacturing facilities to achieve homogenous processes across the group. Benchmark systems and processes against best industry practice and modify and develop accordingly to further improve operations efficiencies. • Develop a set of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to measure activity within areas of responsibility. • Responsible for developing and implementing internal procedures in compliance with ISO 13485, MDD, and FDA and the company's Quality Policy Manual. • Responsible for compliance with the company's various HR policies. • Comply with Code of Conduct in all business dealings. • Designee for the Director of Operations.
Qualifications • Third level degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, Production Engineering or similar discipline with relevant process engineering management experience (medical devices, pharmaceutical) • Strong knowledge of medical device quality regulatory systems, drug combination regulations and how these are applied to the medical device directives (ISO13485 and FDA CFR 820) Requirements • Strong proven people management skills - ability to supervise with minimum 5 years previous experience in a management position to lead and motivate a group of talented engineering staff. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation. • Proven ability in Validation, Statistics/ Data Analysis, Design of Experiments and in the application of same in a production environment. • A good knowledge of MRP production planning systems and processes. • Proven problem-solving skills. • Good computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft® Office. • Excellent organisational and team building skills. • Proven ability to deliver large complex technical projects on time. • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. • High self-motivation. • Willingness to travel on company business.
For further information on this exceptional opportunity, contact Shane Blake
on 061 221701