Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Company Information and Introduction:

Caragh Precision was established in 1982 and is a leader in the manufacture of Precision Engineered Medical Devices specialising in Cardiovascular, Structural Heart and Orthopaedics.  We work closely with leading multinationals assisting in all stages of the product lifecycle. We continuously invest in the best available technology and employee upskilling, with Lean Manufacturing at the core of all our operations. 

Caragh Precision is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to be part of an inclusive work environment.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading process validation efforts with a high degree of autonomy. You’ll be at the forefront of new product introductions (NPI), lean manufacturing initiatives, and process automation, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, quality, and scalability.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager and working as part of an ever-growing engineering team, this is an exciting opportunity to drive process excellence and automation in precision manufacturing to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Manufacturing & Process Optimization

· Lead the development, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability.

· Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure seamless product transfers into production.

· Implement process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and customer requirements.

· Work closely with CNC applications engineers, tooling specialists, and inspection teams to refine machining processes, utilizing innovative solutions and improve results.

· Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools such as Minitab for process monitoring and improvement.

· Apply DFMA (Design for Manufacturing & Assembly) principles to optimize manufacturing and reduce costs.

Continuous Improvement & Problem-Solving

· Lead process improvements, troubleshooting, and problem-solving in a high-regulation environment.

· Utilize root cause analysis (8D, DMAIC, FMEA) to address process inefficiencies and quality issues.

· Identify, analyse and implement process improvements using multiple sources and methodologies e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) data.

Leadership, Mentoring & Collaboration

· Provide technical mentorship and leadership to junior engineers.

· Track record in fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, problem-solving, and quality of work.

· Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams.

· Participate in, and influence product development discussions.

· Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Compliance

· Demonstrate adherence to compliance and customer requirements ensuring audit readiness at all times.

Strategic Development
Contribute to strategic planning and capital investment projects for manufacturing improvements, ensuring alignment with the company's long-term goals.

Key Skills and Competencies:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Biomedical, or a related Engineering field.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt) is an advantage.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• 7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering within the medical device industry.
• Expertise in process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), SPC (Minitab), and Lean Six Sigma.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, precision manufacturing, and metrology.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), 2D/3D CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), and automation technologies.

• Proven ability to mentor, lead teams, and work cross-functionally to drive manufacturing excellence, adapting to changing demands while maintaining a high standard of work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person