Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Cohesity, a leader in AI-powered data security, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the high-volume manufacturing of its storage server platforms. You will drive manufacturing excellence across an expanding product portfolio and a global contract manufacturing network, acting as the main manufacturing interface with the company's contract manufacturing partners.

Key responsibilities

• Optimize, qualify and continuously improve complex manufacturing processes, keeping packaging, tooling and production documentation on schedule.
• Improve product manufacturability by reducing cost, improving quality and influencing technical design decisions.
• Lead and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and drive corrective and preventive actions to closure.
• Develop manufacturing strategies with suppliers and contract manufacturers to improve efficiency, scalability and supply continuity.
• Drive the introduction and integration of new and existing storage server platforms.
• Serve as the primary manufacturing interface with global contract manufacturing partners.
• Work with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality and supplier teams to resolve production issues and support product launches.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 1-2 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, product industrialization, operations engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and external manufacturing partners.
• Preferably based in or near Cork; candidates outside the area must be willing to relocate before starting and have the right to work there.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of PLM systems; Arena experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Basic knowledge of servers (1U, 2U), storage (HDD, SSDs) and networking peripherals.
• Some compliance knowledge.