Hartley People are looking to recruit a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for an exciting opportunity with a Waterford based company.

The Role:

• Supporting & leading as required new product introduction (NPI) initiatives through advanced product quality planning (APQP).
• Lead/Support cross functional Technical Risk Assessments/FMEA’s when implementing process changes.

• Project management, design, evaluation & execution of sites Annual Operating Planning (AOP) & Strategic Engineering projects, offering innovative solutions to technical problems.

• Provide technical support to resolve manufacturing process issues & be a key driver of Change/ Process Optimisation using Six Sigma/DMAIC Methodology.

• Driving continuous improvement activities in the value stream including unit cost management, quality measures and productivity.
• Supporting & Management of sites technician group to meet daily key process indicators.

The Person:

• 3^rd level Engineering/Technology Honours Degree qualification is essential. A Masters qualification would be an advantage.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or other Lean Manufacturing Qualifications a distinct advantage

• 5 years+ experience working in high pace manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of CAD packages (i.e. AutoCAD, Solid Works).
• Demonstrate strong previous experience in project management.

• Ability to manage projects and changing priorities; make sound decisions under pressure, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Display strong process validation & documentation management.
• Proficient time management skills with the ability to close initiatives & actions on time and within budget.
• Ability to deal confidently with internal and external customers and suppliers at all levels of the organisation
• Strong working knowledge of lean systems (5,s,Visual Mgt, Total Productive Maintenance, Standardize work, SMED, Process Design for Flow, etc).
• Strong working knowledge (APQP, Tool Design, PPAP, PFMEA,DFM, ISO 9001)
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to be proactive and must be result orientated.

• Strong working knowledge of MsOffice .

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For immediate consideration please call Eamonn on 051-878813 or email your CV in response to this job posting.