Job Description
Overview The primary function of this position is to manage Cooks process engineering requirements with respect to suppliers and supplier changes, and to lead opportunities for the reduction of cost, yield or quality improvements with existing or new suppliers. Reporting to: Team Lead, Manufacturing Engineering / Manager, Manufacturing Engineering (or Global equivalent) Responsibilities Liaise with Post Market, Research and Development and other departments to develop and introduce new products, components and processes in key supplier sites. Lead process engineering projects to implement supplier based changes, from feasibility through to, validation, qualification and implementation. In conjunction with Post Market Engineering and Supplier Quality engineering, support and advise suppliers on validation requirements as necessary. Work with internal groups to review and assess the impact of supplier change requests, and responsibility for implementation and approval of same. Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) of Cooks supplier processes. Establish and develop good working relationships with Cook suppliers. Support the assessment of non-conforming raw materials received from suppliers. Liaise with Purchasing and Supplier Quality Engineering to improve the Quality Systems procedures relating to suppliers. Identify and capitalise on opportunities for the reduction of cost, yield or quality improvements with existing or new vendors, via process improvement or transfer. Assess current internal supplier processes to streamline and optimise. Liaise with the Purchasing group to identify new suppliers as needed. Ensure effective reporting to the Engineering Management team. Provide technical support and input when required to the Suppler Audit process. Liaise with supplier and regulatory to obtain the supplier related information required for regulatory submissions. Ensure that all activities are in compliance with: Cook's Code of Conduct. Cook's Quality System requirements. Company HR policies. Liaise with other Cook manufacturing facilities as required. Benchmark systems and processes against best industry practice and modify and develop accordingly to further improve operations efficiencies. Responsible for operating general internal quality systems and documentation. Qualifications Bachelor's degree is desired, preferably in engineering or a related field and / or relevant experience. Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation. Knowledge of relevant ISO, EU, FDA medical device standards regulations is desired. Proven problem-solving skills. Good computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office. Excellent organisational and team building skills. High self-motivation. Willingness and availability to travel on company business. About Cook Limerick Cook Medical has been in Limerick since 1996, starting out with labeling and distribution and steadily growing and evolving to include manufacturing, centralised customer support and on to collaborative product development in the Innovation Centre. The Ireland location is our European headquarters and houses our EMEA Support Centre. This location currently employs more than 1000 people and manufactures 10% of Cook's products for global markets. Our employee benefits include: Hybrid Work Model Company sponsored Defined Contribution pension scheme Medical Health Insurance cover for you and your immediate family Life Assurance and Income Protection cover Educational Assistance Performance related Bonus Extensive health & wellness program including Indian head massages, healthy lifestyle seminars, mindfulness courses, physio sessions, flu vaccinations, nutrition talks Fully equipped gym on site 39-hour week with flexible start & finish times Paid time off to participate in volunteer activities Free parking Subsidised restaurant Sports & Social club To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.