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Process Engineer - Laser welding experience required
Location: Clonmel, Ireland
Hourly/Daily rate contract- 12-month

Purpose Statement: Join our dynamic team as a Process Development Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working closely with R&D and Manufacturing to develop cutting-edge, cost-effective, and safe manufacturing processes. You'll play a pivotal role in bringing new products and processes to life, ensuring they transition smoothly into commercial production.
Key Responsibilities:

Technical Expertise: Utilize your strong technical skills to support the selection, design, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting of process/product technologies. Mentor engineers and technicians, guiding them through complex problem resolutions.
Collaboration: Work external vendors to design and develop new equipment, tooling, and materials, or upgrade existing ones.
Innovation: Apply DFSS/DMAIC tools to characterize, optimize, and troubleshoot process equipment and technology performance.
Leadership: Lead the development and execution of experiments and tests to optimize key processes and equipment. Analyze and draw conclusions from test results to drive effective technical resolutions.
Implementation: Coordinate the introduction of new processes, equipment, and materials, ensuring all necessary documentation and quality system requirements are met.
Lean Methodologies: Apply Lean methodologies and process improvement tools to identify and eliminate waste, developing efficient and cost-effective equipment and processes.
Validation: Demonstrate strong knowledge of process and equipment validation techniques, PFMEAs, and regulatory requirements to efficiently validate equipment and processes.
Documentation: Lead the writing and release of process validation documentation, including FMEAs, validation plans, protocols, and reports.
Supervision: Oversee one or more technicians, managing their technical development and facilitating their daily and project tasks.
Commitment to Quality: Ensure a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality, maintaining compliance with all regulations governing the quality systems.Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement.
Professional Growth: Gain opportunities to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills.
Impactful Work: Contribute to the development of products and processes that make a real difference in people's lives.
Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and teamwork.Qualifications and Experience:

Candidates are required to hold an Engineering qualification equivalent to or above NFQ Level 8 (240 credits).
Minimum of 3 years' experience.

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