Manufacturing Engineer II

Our Mission:

At Boston Scientific Galway, we are dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world.

We work collaboratively to solve healthcare’s toughest problems by developing solutions that matter most to those suffering from debilitating and life-threatening conditions and to the healthcare professionals who provide their care. 

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II on a permanent basis to join us on our mission.

Job Purpose

• Provides daily support of products, processes, materials, and equipment in order to achieve production unit goals (i.e., People & Safety, Quality, Service, NPE, Cost & Productivity).

Key Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership on product and process issues.
• Leading technical improvement under the team’s VIP program.
• Lead process improvement programs across people, service, quality and cost dimensions.
• Apply structured and systematic methodologies.
• Liaison with quality and engineering both internal to the plant and externally within the corporation.
• Participation, where appropriate, in the phase review process and the NPE meetings with respect to new products.
• Ongoing manufacturing support in order to help the team meet its business objectives of quality, output and cost.
• Maintain a valid capacity model in co-operation with the line Supervisor and conduct adequate advance planning for required capital.
• Provide leadership on Lean initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership/guidance for the Process Technician on the team (with specific responsibility to ensure that the preventative maintenance program is adequate and timely).
• Development and implementation of appropriate supporting documentation, which complies with GMP in conjunction with the other team members.
• Project planning, in detail, in support of major projects, product/process transfer etc.
• Evaluates in conjunction with EHS new equipment/processes/chemicals for environmental impact/effect to eliminate or lessen such impacts/effects.
• Responsible for other projects as assigned by the company.
• Demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality.
• Understands and complies with all the regulations governing the quality systems.
• Develop themselves and team members.

Qualifications & Experience

• HETAC Level 8 qualification (240 ECTS points) in engineering or a relevant field, with relevant experience
• Good technical capabilities, communication skills, teamwork abilities and initiative.
• People Management experience is essential.
• Project Management experience is advantageous. 

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 let us know.