Process Improvement Engineer

CPL

Roscommon

Opportunity for an experienced Process Improvement Engineer to join medical device company! This is a permanent role offering an attractive salary plus benefits including Health Insurance, Life Assurance and Pension. You will be responsible for the following: Lead cross-functional teams to investigate and troubleshoot key areas of company concerns using a structured approach, such as Six-Sigma methodology. Define and execute projects in a time and resource efficient manner controlling associated budgets. Achieve project goals as agreed with the management team. Together with the management team target projects which will have the biggest impact in terms of improving key business metrics. Set up robust data collection systems that will support and drive projects and their continued monitoring after completion. Using best practices, identify areas of improvements in order to reduce variances in product, practice, and processes. Give guidance to cross functional Core Teams and Green Belt Engineers in relation to projects/tasks under their control. Through analysis of existing metrics and data, identify areas of potential concern before they arise and take action to prevent occurrence of the failure. Drive and create a culture of continuous improvement within all areas of the company. Up skill our current technical resources to manage and support improvement projects in all areas of the business. Draft and present project plans and reviews to the management team and other relevant stake holders. Applications are invited from candidates with the following background and experience: You should have a primary degree in an engineering or science discipline. You should have a proven track record in managing a number of successful projects through to completion. You should have a proven track record in Project Planning and Execution. Ideally hold a lean six sigma qualification and working towards black belt accreditation. A strong working knowledge of plastics and plastic processing technologies would be a distinct advantage. Experience in a medical device/pharmaceutical and/or diagnostics manufacturing industry is necessary. Should have a good working knowledge of the medical device industry and of ISO13485:2003, specifically in the areas of Change Control and Validation. You must be innovative and have a good technical aptitude. You should have strong communication, project management, organisational and influencing skills. You should have the ability to effectively manage a wide range of diverse activities simultaneously in a fast paced environment. You should be a self starter with good motivational and inter-personal skills. For a full Job Spec and to apply for this role please call Deirdre on +353 1 2784671 or e-mail dbolger@thornshaw.com. Thornshaw Scientific Recruitment is a leading Irish provider of specialist Scientific Recruitment. Part of the CPL Group. Www.thornshaw.com Tel: +353 1 2784671. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

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