Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

TOPPAN Security, the international development arm of the TOPPAN Group in the security domain, is looking for a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to join its Galway team. The role focuses on manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement and process optimisation in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, covering productivity, product quality, yield and operational efficiency. It combines manufacturing engineering with a technical understanding of electronic systems, industrial automation and controls.

Key responsibilities

• Support and optimise manufacturing processes and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and root-cause analysis.
• Analyse manufacturing data and process capability, and support new product introductions, process changes and new manufacturing technologies.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation, process specifications, work instructions and engineering change controls.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Product Development and Maintenance teams, and support process validation, qualification and compliance.
• Provide technical support for electronic systems, industrial controls, sensors, vision systems and automated equipment, including troubleshooting and commissioning.
• Develop preventive maintenance strategies and identify automation and technology improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Process, Electronic, Electrical, Automation or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in manufacturing, process or industrial engineering.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, process optimisation and continuous improvement; knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and root-cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of electronic systems, industrial automation and control systems, and familiarity with PLC-controlled systems, sensors and instrumentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, good communication and stakeholder management, and good written and spoken English.
• On-site at the Galway facility, legally eligible to work in Ireland.

Required skills

• Desirable: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
• Desirable: SPC, PFMEA, process validation, engineering change management, MES, SCADA or machine vision systems.
• Desirable: embedded electronic systems and PCB assemblies, and experience in regulated industries such as secure identity, electronics, medical devices or pharmaceuticals.