NPI Engineer

Arcadis are seeking NPI Engineers for a large capex project at a Cork based medical device facility. Contracts for the role will be offered on an 18 month basis.

Development and installation of manufacturing processes for new product introductions. The successful candidate will be a technical member in cross functional teams to set up new processes to meet challenging project commitments in line with agreed stability metrics. The role will involve collaborating with global R&D teams to develop innovative and cost effective devices and delivering highly stable and effective manufacturing processes.

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2. Lead NPD development requirements and work with cross functional teams in the Innovation Centre and with the Value Streams.
   
3. Design, develop and source tools, fixtures, gauges and special equipment for manufacturing processes. Co-ordinate with internal and external partners.
   
4. NPI development requirements and work with cross functional teams in the Innovation Centre and with the Value Streams.
   
5. Provide design for manufacturing technical input to global design groups to minimise lifecycle cost
   
6. Deliver stable manufacturing solutions in line with stability metrics process.
   
7. Management of R&D test parts and sample requests.
   
8. Conduct detailed product design reviews
   
9. Development of advanced manufacturing processes to lean guidelines
   
10. Manage risk management and validation lifecycle for new process or process changes.
    
11. Management of the Asset Lifecycle for new equipment (URS/RA/IQ/OQ/PQ).
    
12. Accountable for project capital and expense spend for assigned processes
    
13. Contribute to PFMEA studies and lead risk assessment effort
    
14. Influence innovative qualification methodologies to apply appropriate statistical and validation techniques based on failure model and overall risk
    
15. Develop strategic collaborations across functions, business units and geographic boundaries to achieve effective outcomes over the long-term
    
16. Provide timely and accurate reporting on project activities
    

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• Obtained as a minimum a Degree in Mechanical /Manufacturing/Biomedical Engineering
  
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience regulated industry, FDA, ISO, etc.
  
• Good problem solving / root causing techniques (Six Sigma, 8D, TRIZ or equivalent)
  
• Demonstrated ability to work within a cross-functional project team and communicate to fellow team members, contractors, vendors to complete tasks to a defined timeline. xcfaprz
  
• Self-motivated, with focus on Quality, Timelines and Cost.
  
• Excellent Planning & Organizing Skills
  

Candidates should apply via the link or contact Fergal Walshe via LinkedIn for more information on the positions and project