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Senior Manufacturing Support Engineer

Ireland - KilkennyFull-time2026-08-28 → 2026-11-12

Core

Senior Manufacturing Support Engineer leading process engineering, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives for medical device manufacturing operations.

Role type

Senior Manufacturing Support Engineer (Process Engineering & Reliability)

Builds

FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for diabetes management

Domain

Medical Devices / Diabetes Care / Highly Regulated Manufacturing

Required skills

Process engineering, Root cause analysis (DMAIC, 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys), Lean Six Sigma, Risk management (PFMEA), Validation & Qualification, Regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO 13485, GMP), Data analysis, Technical mentorship

Preferred skills

Reliability engineering, Asset management, Predictive maintenance, Cross-functional leadership

Technologies

FDA regulations, ISO 13485, GMP, ISO 9001, CE Mark, DMAIC, 8D, Fishbone Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, PFMEA, OEE

Responsibilities

Lead process improvement programmes to drive standardisation and efficiency; Conduct root cause investigations for product complaints and non-conformances; Develop and implement manufacturing processes to maximize quality and yield; Support equipment and process qualification activities including validation; Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process capability and waste reduction; Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and safety requirements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities