Process Engineer, Roscommon

CPL

Roscommon

On behalf of my client, a medical device company, I am recruiting for a Process Engineer. In this role you will run extrusion trials and develop extrusion process for new product /product iterations and introduce new technology/equipment to plant. Responsibilities will Include the following: Liaise with internal/external sales teams to develop proposals for new opportunities. Identification, specification, introduction, management and validation of new equipment and technologies in the extrusion area. Provide technical input and leadership on problem solving, resolution of technical processing issues and implementation of process improvements in the extrusion department. Where requested product line support for extrusion. Documentation of extrusion equipment and processes, validation of extrusion product/technology and process. Control of new product/process/technology introductions or changes and maintaining records in accordance with the Company quality system to the requirements of ISO 13485 and FDA21CFR. To attain technical expertise in extrusion technologies and materials and communicate and train extrusion personnel in the knowledge. Development of new business which will include liaison with sales and customers on product and process development including costing analysis, feasibility studies, project time lines and technical capability. Work with suppliers to identify and understand advancements in the market. Responsible for leading improvement initiatives including investigation, trouble shooting, driving effective determination of root cause and championing a structured approach to problem solving using lean tools and 6 sigma principles. Applications are invited from candidates with the following background and experience: 3rd Level Qualification in Engineering, or Polymer Sciences with a strong Extrusion background. 5+ years technical engineering in the medical device or allied industry. Working knowledge of Quality Management Standards. Experience in Over-the-Wire, Multi-Lumen, Multi-Layer, and Tapered/Bump Extrusion will be an advantage. 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.

2147 days ago