Engineering Technician (Assembly)

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting an Engineering Technician (Assembly) on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Sligo on an initial 12-Month contract with huge potential to extend.
 
 
Days - 100% onsite.
Shift may apply in the future -

• Evening shift @ 16.7%; 16:00 – 00:00
• Night shift @ 26%; 00:00 – 08:00

 
Dept: Engineering – Tooling, Moulding, Assembly
Reports to: Automation Manager
 
Responsibilities:

• To work as a team member to support Moulding/Tooling, Assembly in line with all safety, regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Advance performance of site through Key Performance Indicators and metrics.
• Partner with Operations to ensure daily production is met.
• Responsible to be Subject Matter Expert on routine maintenance of all areas of responsibility regarding equipment and process.
• Interface and work with equipment vendors as required for detailed issue resolution.
• Embrace and drive the site Maintenance Excellence Programme.
• Fabrication of ad hoc mechanical and electrical parts to ensure efficient repairs, upgrades, maintenance.
• Participating in project teams and completing assigned projects/tasks.
• Providing technical support to operations to ensure production schedule is achieved including optimization of moulding and assembly process.
• Providing technical support to operational and strategic projects when required.
• Documentation of all activities in line with cGMP requirements.
• Participation in continuous improvement programs to implement improvements in the quality, safety, environmental and production systems.
• Execution of routine manufacturing documentation, commissioning and validation protocols on an ongoing basis.
• Providing an efficient maintenance service to include Moulds/ Moulding M/C’s, Assembly and Test Equipment.
• Perform equipment Calibration per procedural requirements.
• Updating the Maintenance and Calibration systems and ensuring compliance.
• Interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings for decision making and improvements.
• Troubleshooting and resolution of day-to-day technical issues in:
  • Injection mould machine and tooling – Equipment, Process, Electrical/Mechanical tasks.
  • Assembly (automatic and semi-automatic)
• Equipment, Process, Electrical/Mechanical process, control systems.
• Maintaining the overall cGMP of the production areas.
• Execution of all work utilizing Maximo management system.

 
 
Requirements:

• Leaving Cert OR Sr. Level Trade Certificate OR Technical FETAC 6 from Level 3 institute or commitment to obtain same
• Experience in following technical area:
  • Mold Tooling
  • Electrical
  • Automation
• Demonstrated computer skills such as:
  • Operating Computer interfaced equipment.
  • Interfacing with ERP systems.
• Minimum of 3 years in a high precision manufacturing industry post qualification
• Proven problem-solving ability on complex equipment.
• Minimum 2 year of experience in regulated manufacturing environment required.

 
Cognitive Skills

• Requires proven problem-solving skills under the pressure. The position requires detailed evaluation of a number of viable solutions to each problem.
• Requires innovative thinking, where new and untested solutions are proposed, demonstrated and implemented on a regular basis.
• Requires a very high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure accuracy and total compliance with procedures at all times.
• Must be results driven striving to meet all targets and metric standards as set by site/department and division leaders.
• Requires total commitment to Quality and maintaining a high standard of work at all times.
• Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity and a strong work ethic at all times.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required for the execution of this role.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required.
• Understands and supports the principles of Perfect Performance.

 
Ownership/Accountability

• The position has a high level of autonomy and individuals are expected to work on their own initiative.
• Demonstrates an ethos of Right First Time at all times.
• Adheres to and follows all procedures policies and guidelines ensuring compliance with cGMP and ISO/FDA regulations and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Shows a high level of tenacity to ensure closure of issues.

 
Influence/Leadership

• May be required to support Cross functional teams and cost improvement projects.
• Provide technical leadership to functional areas and collaborates with key stakeholders.
• Contributes to the successful delivery of site CJR’s and Goals.
• Leads the delivery of new training initiatives.

 
Decision Making/Impact

• Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.
• Expected to handle all day-to-day training, learning & development queries, if major problem can refer to Team Manager.
• Responsible for the presentation of technical data to stakeholders to ensure prompt decisions on related issues.

 
Supervision Received

• Operates in an environment which is largely self-managed but with supervision.
• Goals are reviewed on a regular basis.

 
Supervision Provided

• No direct reports.

 
EHS Responsibilities:

• Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities.
• Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers.
• Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses (unsafe acts and conditions) immediately to your supervisor and always raise the event in EHS system.
• Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on EHS system.
• Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs.
• Wear PPE as required.

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