Our client is a leading employer in Mountmellick, Co. Laois since the 1970's producing precision rotary vane and gear pumps for a range of industries and are expanding their team as part of the parent company growth strategy.
The successful candidate will be a key member of our engineering team with a broad range of knowledge and experience reporting to the Engineering Manager.
Tasks and Responsibilities
... - Participate in the daily support of the manufacturing operation and implement projects to improve the overall site performance to meet KPI's.
- Create, develop and maintain SOP's and technical documents and maintain software for same.
- First article testing and sample approval for new business opportunities.
- Engage in lean practices to support the site Operational Excellence Program.
- Participate in the design, development, commissioning and validation of equipment and processes associated with new product introduction & existing product upgrades.
- Liaise with Product Development on product targets such as product quality.
- Create, develop and maintain training videos, standard work and other process measurement tools.
- Maintain engineering section of ERP system.
- Facilitate and support safety, environmental and ergonomic efforts.
- Ensure compliance with the site Quality Management systems and standards.
- Carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Policies, and comply with GMP procedures.
- Analyse statistical data from KPI's and prepare presentations to management.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Automation Mechanical Engineering or other equivalent Engineering Degree.
- One plus years' experience at Engineer level.
- Proficient in CAD software & Solid-Modelling with strong understanding of drawings and schematics.
- Strong knowledge of electronic test equipment and testing procedures.
- Possess a strong methodical approach to collecting, storing & presenting data.
- Strong knowledge of Automation Design, PLC programming.
- Work on own initiative and interact with all levels in the company.
- Root Cause Corrective Action - knowledge of the tools and applications.
- Manufacturing standards knowledge ISO, RoHS, REACH etc.
- Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP.
- Knowledge of Windchill.
- Knowledge of 3D printing an advantage.
- Understanding of Lean Tools and applications Green Belt an advantage.
- Excellent Computer Skills - Microsoft Suite etc.
- Good understanding of statistics such as pareto, distribution curves.
- Excellent work ethic and operational excellence approach.
- Excellent English communication skills.
Salary and Benefits
Our clients package includes a competitive salary, defined contribution pension scheme, further education assistance, sick pay scheme, bonuses, service pay, on site parking and excellent career opportunities.
Randstad encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Whilst appointments will be made on merit alone candidates must be able to prove their right to work in the UK or the Republic of Ireland (as relevant). Randstad acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003