Engineering Lead - Packaging Lines

Job Description As a medical device company, we help people in a truly tangible way. We are one of the most modern electronics factories, which gives us the opportunity to develop and build a career working with the latest technologies. The knowledge and skills you'll gain here are unique, and you'll find new challenges and endless opportunities along the way. Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices. Sanmina Fermoy’s core specialization is manufacturing automation. We provide services for the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI), prototyping and process validation to complex volume manufacturing & test, shipping and repair. We create a state-of-the-art environment for manufacturing medical and other high-quality devices. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce. ENGINEERING LEAD - Packaging Lines OBJECTIVES OF POSITION: Supervise and lead a Team of Engineers and Technicians as required. Develop key Manufacturing Engineering Procedures and Processes Develop the Technical Expertise of the Team Drive Operational Excellence through Engineering Activities within the Team. Achieve Output and Yield targets for assigned Production Lines RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage, Mentor and Develop technical resources Monitor Machine Performance in real time to maximize production output and deliver demand and yield targets Develop , drive and support Projects as required Identify areas for Process Improvement Support and lead new product builds as required. Procedure and system updates Implementation for designated products/lines. Provide Design for Manufacture (DFM) input on New Product Developments as required Liaise with Equipment Suppliers and perform Machine Acceptance Tests Liaise with other Departments on Machine / Process Operation, Safety and Environment Attend Customer Visits and present on Performance and Process Improvements Produce and manage Training Plan for the Team Produce capacity plans for products through manufacturing process Quality: Assure ongoing compliance with Quality and Industry Regulatory requirements Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations. MEASUREMENTS: Safety, Quality, Demand and Yield targets for assigned Production Lines Performance Improvements in the above Development of Procedures and Processes Completion of Tasks/Projects against set objectives in Performance Review Completion of In-house Training Program PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL: NFQ Level 8 in Engineering or lower level degree with suitable experience 5+ years experience in a similar Engineering Role in a Production Environment. Excellent equipment knowledge A compliance mindset and a high level of attention to detail Good communication and influencing skills People management and development skills DESIRABLE: 6-Sigma Green Belt Lean practice implementation