Process Improvement Engineer

A Process Improvement Engineer is required by Careerwise recruitment to work with our Clare based chemical manufacturing client.

Role of this position

• Provide technical support as required to production and other departments in the areas of process, equipment, components, systems and new product introduction.
• To schedule and run the necessary process improvement projects required, to improve material / labour productivity and efficiencies.
• Identify and execute key projects to reduce cost (e.g. scrap, labour inefficiency) in the manufacturing process.
• Coach and mentor employees on critical lean concepts such as Value Stream Mapping Visual Management, POU Inventory, KanBan Replenishment etc.
• Project manage process improvements, using Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Techniques to improve manufacturing performance against key metrics.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Chemical/ Industrial Mechanical / Production Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Lean or Six Sigma Qualification would be advantageous.
• Project Management Training would be advantageous.
• 5 years Industrial experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Good appreciation and working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Process Improvement Techniques.

Please call Michael O'Connor today for further information on 091-452410 or email moconnor@careerwise.ie
CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.