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Job Description
Support process engineers in developing new process set-ups, proof of concept, and validation runs for existing and new production tools in a global healthcare manufacturing company.
Our client, a global healthcare manufacturing company, is seeking a candidate to support process engineers in the development of new process set-ups, proof of concept, and validation runs for existing and new production tools. The ideal candidate will oversee the injection moulding process start-up and process monitoring during running and shut down in a safe manner to achieve production targets for a quality product.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of process escalations for injection moulding to ensure timely resolution of issues using a systematic approach to root cause problem solving.
- Optimise tool set-up and changeover activities to meet production targets.
- Support process engineers in developing new processes, proof of concept, and validation runs for existing and new production and prototype tools.
- Ensure completion and accuracy of required documentation in the manufacturing area from all operation teams supporting injection moulding.
- Support continuous improvement projects using decoupled processes and lean tools to optimise injection moulding performance and improve reliability.
- Distribute personnel as per planning from Team Leader/Shift Manager.
- Update the visual area board, shift handover meeting, and operational workbook, assuming responsibilities of Team Leader/Shift Manager when necessary.
- Work with quality personnel to rectify any issues promptly.
- Comply with EHS and cGMP policies and procedures, leading safety audits, 5S, and cGMP activities.
- Support the development of documentation, training, and work instruction activities within injection moulding.
- Support cross-training of personnel across injection moulding programmes site-wide.
- Ensure skills and knowledge gained through process training are applied consistently.
- Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events, and processes.
- Ensure compliance with all learnings from GMP training events.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent, 3rd level NCEA Level 6 (Mechanical/Plastics Engineering) or equivalent preferable.
- 5+ years of experience in injection moulding, preferably in healthcare with high-volume automation desirable.
- Experience of mould set-up and working with a wide variety of plastics and mould types.
- Additional specialist industry-standard process technician training desirable.
- Capable of running injection moulding equipment and completion of accurate documentation.