Manufacturing Technician

EWMT202666
  • €40,000 - 50,000
  • Galway, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

Manufacturing Technician 

About Your New Employer

  • Join an innovative company specializing in medical device manufacturing, with a strong commitment to quality and compliance.
  • This is a day shift position, fully onsite.

About Your New Job

As a Manufacturing Technician, you will:

  • Identify and implement process improvements, tools, jigs, and methods to enhance product quality and efficiency.
  • Support waste elimination and efficiency using Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing lines, ensuring consistent and efficient operations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment, tooling, process, or material issues.
  • Perform line set-ups, routine/preventative maintenance, and operate production equipment.
  • Participate in process development for new and existing products, including verification and validation testing.
  • Maintain accurate GMP-compliant documentation, batch records, and technical logs.
  • Conduct in-process inspections, functional testing, non-conformance investigations, and maintain quality system documentation.
  • Provide input for risk assessments and FMEAs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for line validations, engineering builds, and product transfers.
  • Support training of product builders on processes and work instructions.
  • Assist with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
  • Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant work environment, actively participating in safety initiatives.

What Skills You Need as a Manufacturing Technician:

  • Third-level qualification in a relevant technical field.
  • 2–5 years hands-on experience in medical device manufacturing, with a focus on operating and maintaining production equipment and supporting process improvements.
  • Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 13485, MDR, and FDA regulatory requirements.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills, with an ability to work effectively in teams or autonomously.
  • Good documentation practices (GDP) and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of cleanroom manufacturing processes and methodologies.
  • Ability to read technical drawings, process diagrams, and equipment manuals.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Benefits include a bonus, health insurance, pension plus 25 days annual leave.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge medical device technology and processes.
  • Professional development, training, and growth opportunities.
  • Supportive and safety-focused work environment.

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or contact us for more information. If this opportunity isn’t quite the right fit, please reach out—additional roles in medical device manufacturing and engineering are available.

Emma Savage Executive Recruitment Consultant, Life Sciences & Engineering

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Reasonable Accommodations

Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application, test, and interview process.