Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Work mode: Onsite

Onsite Location(s):

Clonmel, TA, IE

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer on a permanent basis to join our team.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our high-performing team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a strong background in manufacturing or mechanical engineering and a passion for driving process excellence in a regulated environment.

The Senior Engineer will take ownership of advanced automated manufacturing equipment and processes, including robotics, machine vision, servo motion control, pneumatics, and PLC-based automation. You will ensure equipment reliability, process stability, and regulatory compliance while leading automation, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering initiatives with a strong focus on the full equipment and systems validation lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ), across packaging, sterilisation, and shipping processes ensuring alignment with internal procedures and regulatory standards .

• Evaluate, select, and implement new equipment, technologies, and processes through rigorous research, analysis, and application of engineering best practices.

• Manage backend operations—including packaging, sterilisation, and shipping—to meet production targets and maintain seamless supply chain performance.

• Drive automation and digitalisation projects to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and compliance.

• Support product and process validation activities, including documentation development and execution of qualification protocols.

• Collaborate on new product introductions and technology transfers, ensuring smooth integration into existing manufacturing systems.

• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies to reduce waste and optimise performance.

• Review and contribute to technical documentation, change controls, reports, and memos to support continuous improvement and knowledge transfer.

• Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of learning and accountability.

• Ensure full compliance with GMP, FDA, BSI, EEO regulations and internal quality systems, supporting audits and inspections as required.

• Actively participate in cross-functional teams, working closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver business-critical outcomes.

Education & Experience:

• Honours Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Biomedical Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (MedTech or pharma).

• Proven experience in at least two or more of the following: Packaging, Sterilisation, Shipping, Automation, Validation, Process Improvement, Product Launches.

• Strong understanding of GMP, validation protocols, and risk management.

• Hands-on experience with equipment troubleshooting, process optimisation, and documentation.

• Familiarity with technical writing, including protocols, reports, and SOPs.

Key Competencies

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to mentoring and team development.

• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

To search and apply for open positions, visit: https://bostonscientific.eightfold.ai/careers

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com