Job Purpose:

The Process Development Engineer I will support multiple ongoing projects, primarily focusing on process improvement, equipment validation, and technical problem-solving. The current assignment involves working on coating processes within a medical device manufacturing environment. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes in line with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Improvement (CI) strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support coating and other manufacturing processes, driving improvements in yield, quality, and throughput.
• Collaborate across departments (e.g., R&D, Quality, Manufacturing) to introduce and integrate new products/processes into production.
• Assist in the programming and maintenance of new equipment sets using both visual and CAD-based approaches.
• Participate in the validation of equipment and processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (Validation experience is desirable but not essential).
• Analyse and troubleshoot technical issues, working from basic to advanced engineering principles.
• Document findings, prepare technical reports, and present results to stakeholders.
• Work with minimal supervision in an independent role, while coordinating with the team for project alignment.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture - cultural fit is a key hiring criterion.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Level 8 BSc Honours Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Chemical or Process Engineering).
• 1+ years of relevant industry experience (Medical Device experience ideal, but not essential).
• Strong analytical skills with proven problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Desirable Technical Skills:

• Experience with coating processes in a manufacturing or R&D setting.
• Exposure to equipment validation and process validation activities.
• Proficiency in CAD and visual programming tools for equipment development.

Why Join?

• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and cross-functional project work.
• Supportive team environment with strong mentorship during onboarding.
• Opportunity to build long-term experience in a globally respected medical device company.

Apply today!

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For further information on this role please contact Róisín Vaughan on 086 440 3742 / consult@hero.ie

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