7 Optimization Engineer jobs in Ireland
Lean Manufacturing Engineer
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CareerWise Recruitment
is partnering with our Cork-based client to recruit a
Lean Manufacturing Engineer
on a
12-month contract
. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic, fast-paced environment — with a
competitive hourly rate
and the chance to drive meaningful improvement initiatives.
- Plan, lead, and conduct
Time and Motion Studies
to identify efficiency opportunities. - Support
continuous improvement initiatives
to optimise manufacturing labour, material flow, and overall productivity using industrial engineering methods (line balancing, time studies, flow optimisation). - Design and implement
optimal station layouts in collaboration with key stakeholders. - Develop
standard workflows
for new and existing products — ensuring both
safety
and
efficiency
. - Support
capacity planning
and
labour forecasting
for current and upcoming product launches. - Contribute to the site's
Continuous Improvement strategy
, including
Bottleneck Analysis
,
Value Stream Mapping
, and facilitating
Kaizen events
. - Manage and deliver
key projects
through the PMO framework. - Minimum
Level 8 degree
in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline. - At least
4 years' experience
in engineering, process improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence. - Strong understanding and practical application of
Lean principles
in manufacturing environments. - Black Belt Six Sigma
certification preferred.
Lean Manufacturing Specialist - DePuy Synthes
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Supply Chain Manufacturing
**Job Sub** **Function:**
Manufacturing Process Improvement
**Job Category:**
People Leader
**All Job Posting Locations:**
Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland
**Job Description:**
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.
Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
**Position Overview**
Responsible for facilitating and leading continuous improvement projects and initiatives through the development & implementation of our Production Systems, Lean, Six Sigma etc to deliver Best in Class performance within our DePuy Synthes site.
As a Lean SME, working cross functionally to identify improvement opportunities and playing a leading role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement to achieve sustainable high standards of manufacturing performance.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ **Business Excellence:** As a Lean SME collaborate with Value Stream Teams and functional departments to develop business process standards that align with JJPS, including Standard Work, 6S, Digital Performance Management, A3 Problem Solving, and Value Stream Mapping to optimise capacity, reduce lead-time, minimise inventories, maximise fill-rates, maximise process flow, and maximise productivity
+ **Lean & Six Sigma Leadership:** Shape and lead comprehensive site-wide change programs applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational excellence and efficiencies ensuring high quality while delivering lower costs and shorter lead times
+ **Performance Management:** Embed and sustain the "Managing Site Performance" business process standard, ensuring its integration across all levels of operations.
+ **Culture of Improvement:** Develop, mentor and nurture a robust culture of continuous improvement, engaging all employees in proactive process enhancement initiatives.
+ **Project Excellence:** Oversee all continuous improvement projects, ensuring they are conducted to the highest standards in a safe, quality-focused, and effective manner.
+ **Change Management:** Maximise engagement at all levels of the organisation and communicate business related issues or opportunities to next management level
**Qualifications & Skills**
**EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION***
**Required:**
+ Crucial: Certification in Lean or Six Sigma at Black belt level
+ Degree in relevant Process Excellence, Manufacturing, Engineering field.
+ Proven experience working in a medical device manufacturing environment
+ Solid understanding of World Class Manufacturing & Lean Manufacturing
+ Certified to Root Cause Problem Solving methodology
**Desirable:**
+ MS in Lean Operations, Process Perfection, and/or Operations Management
+ Working knowledge of highly regulated medical device industry
+ Project management qualification
**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES and AFFILIATIONS**
+ **Lean Fundamentals:** Proven capability in identifying, leading and implementation of lean fundamental initiatives / processes leading to tangible business results.
+ **Change Management** A consistent track record in leading significant Change initiatives that have delivered breakthrough results for an organization including showing the ability to understand both individual change and organizational change.
+ **Leadership & Facilitation:** Demonstrate strong leadership and work ethos. Excellent facilitation skills to lead cross-functional workshops and mapping sessions, driving engagement and results.
+ **Self-Driven:** Self-starter capable of independent work. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
+ **Interpersonal Skills:** Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities to inspire teamwork and foster a culture of cross functional collaboration.
+ **Innovative Mindset:** An innovative, adaptable, and collaborative approach to overcoming business challenges, integrating diverse perspectives to generate creative solutions.
+ **Problem-Solving Expertise:** Proven aptitude for critical thinking and problem-solving, coupled with the ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
+ **Ethical-Based Decision Making:** A role model for making ethical based decisions, showcasing the value of ethical principles in business.
Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to join an extraordinary company and make a lasting impact. Apply now and be part of our bold team!
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Senior Engineer Process Optimization
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Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Senior Engineer Process Optimization
23 Month Contract
Anngrove, Carrigtwohill, Cork. Hybrid Position
Position Summary
Provides technical oversight and leadership for delivery of Triathlon Program in Skawina to ensure supply and installation of triathlon product. Knows and applies fundamental Engineering principles throughout the course of their duties.
What you will do
- Lead the process development activities for a significant process optimization project.
- Lead the technical assessment for a significant process optimization project to determine the Regulatory impact and deliverables required.
- Analyze an existing manufacturing process step and advise on potential areas for cycle time improvements or scrap reduction.
- Support process development and cost reduction projects across the site.
- Provide engineering support for new process introduction.
- Engage in the implementation of lean manufacture within manufacturing.
- All other duties as assigned.
What you need
- Level 8 Degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline or equivalent technical experience.
- Has a minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Detail orientated with a passion for optimizing existing and new processes.
- Demonstrable excellent analytical & problem-solving skills, a process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Skilled at interpreting information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.
- Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry beneficial.
- Experience in a six sigma and Lean Manufacturing environment with proven improvement results.
- Ability to effectively work cross-functionally as required.
Travel Percentage: 10%
Senior Engineer Process Optimization
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**23 Month Contract**
**Anngrove, Carrigtwohill, Cork. Hybrid Position**
**Position Summary**
Provides technical oversight and leadership for delivery of Triathlon Program in Skawina to ensure supply and installation of triathlon product. Knows and applies fundamental Engineering principles throughout the course of their duties.
**What you will do**
+ Lead the process development activities for a significant process optimization project.
+ Lead the technical assessment for a significant process optimization project to determine the Regulatory impact and deliverables required.
+ Analyze an existing manufacturing process step and advise on potential areas for cycle time improvements or scrap reduction.
+ Support process development and cost reduction projects across the site.
+ Provide engineering support for new process introduction.
+ Engage in the implementation of lean manufacture within manufacturing.
+ All other duties as assigned.
**What you need**
+ Level 8 Degree in Engineering, Science or related discipline or equivalent technical experience.
+ Has a minimum of 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
+ Detail orientated with a passion for optimizing existing and new processes.
+ Demonstrable excellent analytical & problem-solving skills, a process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
+ Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
+ Skilled at interpreting information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.
+ Experience in an FDA regulated or regulated industry beneficial.
+ Experience in a six sigma and Lean Manufacturing environment with proven improvement results.
+ Ability to effectively work cross-functionally as required.
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This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Engineer, Industrial Engineering
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About Analog Devices
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).
Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) designs and manufactures semiconductor products and solutions. We enable our customers to interpret the world around us by intelligently bridging the physical and digital worlds with unmatched technologies that sense, measure and connect.
We are looking for an experienced industrial/manufacturing engineer with exposure to working in a complex multi-process environment to join our team in Limerick.
The successful candidate will be a part of the Limerick Operations and Technology team working in our best-in-class wafer manufacturing clean-rooms. The role involves working with our Engineering and Operations teams to improve complex wafer level processes and systems, and to identify opportunities for productivity improvements. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic work environment while interacting with Operations and Engineering teams from multidisciplinary backgrounds.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Analysing operations and processes to maximize productivity.
- Develop and enhance capacity and headcount models for operations.
- Develop an Overall Manufacturing Efficiency model for roll out in production with focus on SEMI-E10 and SEMI-E79 requirements.
- Identify capacity limitations in a complex multi processes cleanroom.
- Designing production processes that maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
- Designing control systems to minimize cost and production issues.
- Develop production standards across operations.
- Mapping of inventory flow & optimizing flow / pull within and between manufacturing cells.
- Design of manufacturing layouts for efficiency
- Application of Visual factory concepts
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, dynamic, meticulous, proactive, prepared to take the initiative, drive change, and exhibit the following skills:
- Honours Degree in industrial engineering or related field required.
- Advanced knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards, semiconductor manufacturing experience an advantage.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
- Documentation and organization skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Quick learning capability.
- Strong sense of work ethics.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in a related field
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
Job Req Type: Experienced
Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days
Senior Engineer, Industrial Engineering
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About Analog Devices
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).
Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer
Job location
: Limerick, Ireland
Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) designs and manufactures semiconductor products and solutions. We enable our customers to interpret the world around us by intelligently bridging the physical and digital worlds with unmatched technologies that sense, measure and connect.
We are looking for an experienced industrial/manufacturing engineer with exposure to working in a complex multi-process environment to join our team in Limerick. The ideal candidate will need excellent attention to detail to analyze, interpret and monitor our current operations and determine opportunities for improvement and implementation of same.
The industrial engineer's responsibilities include analyzing operations, designing workflows and production processes, reducing inefficiency, and ensuring that final products meet the established quality standards. A record to show productivity improvements and ability to drive change and deliver results across multiple groups is necessary.
The successful candidate will be a part of the Limerick Operations and Technology team working in our best-in-class wafer manufacturing clean-rooms. The role involves working with our Engineering and Operations teams to improve complex wafer level processes and systems, and to identify opportunities for productivity improvements. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic work environment while interacting with Operations and Engineering teams from multidisciplinary backgrounds.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Analysing operations and processes to maximize productivity
- Develop and enhance capacity and headcount models for operations
- Develop an Overall Manufacturing Efficiency model for roll out in production with focus on SEMI-E10 and SEMI-E79 requirements
- Identify capacity limitations in a complex multi processes cleanroom
- Designing production processes that maximize efficiency and reduce waste
- Designing control systems to minimize cost and production issues
- Develop production standards across operations
- Mapping of inventory flow & optimizing flow / pull within and between manufacturing cells
- Design of manufacturing layouts for efficiency
- Application of Visual factory concepts
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, dynamic, meticulous, proactive, prepared to take the initiative, drive change, and exhibit the following skills:
- Honors Degree in industrial engineering or related field required.
- Advanced knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards, semiconductor manufacturing experience an advantage.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
- Documentation and organization skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Quick learning capability.
- Strong sense of work ethics.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
Job Req Type: Experienced
Required Travel: No
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days
Industrial Placement Student - Ground Engineering
Posted 19 days ago
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**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
Our Ground Engineering United Kingdom and Ireland (UK&I) team comprises 150 people and provides services ranging from project management, feasibility studies, ground investigation design and interpretation, detailed design, contract administration and construction supervision for ground engineering works in UK&I and overseas. We support internal and external clients on a wide variety of projects, but predominantly work in infrastructure (highways and bridges) energy, water (flood alleviation and waste water), nuclear (decommissioning and new build), power, road, rail , aviation, ports and harbours, commercial and industrial developments, landslip investigation and remediation.
We work for leading Irish, UK and International clients including ESB, Uisce Eireann, TII, Local Authorities, National Grid, BP, Sellafield, Associated British Ports, National Highways, Network Rail, as well as for leading contractors and developers. We have an impressive portfolio of regional and national projects including the Great Grid Upgrade, STEP Fusion, Glen Earrach pumped storage hydro project, Northern Powerhouse Rail, HMNB Devonport redevelopment, alongside overseas projects including Al Ula, Neom and North Bothnia High Speed Rail Line in Sweden.
_This position is expected to begin in January 2026._
As a Ground Engineering intern at AECOM, you will contribute to a variety of projects, gaining hands-on experience in activities such as:
+ Support Ground Investigation Projects - Assist with desk studies, site inspections, rockface surveys, and geomorphological mapping. Help plan and procure ground investigations, and support senior staff in supervising on-site activities.
+ Data Collection and Analysis - Contribute to the gathering, management, and interpretation of geological and geotechnical data using tools such as Openground for data management and Leapfrog for 3D geological modelling.
+ Technical Reporting - Assist in preparing interpretative and design reports, ground models, and technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to relevant guidelines and standards.
+ Design Support - Help in the design and assessment of foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, earthworks, and rock slope stabilisation under the guidance of experienced engineers and geologists.
+ Numerical Modelling - Develop skills in 2D and 3D numerical analysis using AECOM's software packages, supporting geotechnical modelling and simulations.
+ Tender Documentation - Assist in preparing Ground Engineering tender documents for construction. E.g., Works Requirements and drawings
+ Collaboration and Teamwork - Work alongside multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, engineering geologists, and environmental specialists, to deliver integrated project solutions.
+ Health, Safety, and Sustainability Awareness - Apply health and safety practices during site and office-based tasks, with consideration for environmental and sustainability principles in all project work.
**Qualifications**
+ Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or Geology, with an expected 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or higher.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D is advantageous but not essential.
+ Strong interest in geotechnics and enthusiasm for engaging with multi-disciplinary colleagues and clients.
+ Willing to travel for work, including visits to project sites and possibly other AECOM offices.
+ Effective communicator in English, skilled in writing, presenting, creating drawings, and preparing reports.
+ Highly organised, able to prioritise tasks, and work collaboratively within a team or independently with initiative.
+ Creative, practical, and detail-oriented, with a methodical approach to problem-solving, planning, and design.
+ Comfortable using computers for design work and calculations.
+ Driven to achieve excellent results for clients and the business, while balancing project goals, budgets, and timelines.
+ Aware of health & safety, environmental, and sustainability considerations in engineering.
+ A clean driving licence is a plus but not essential.
**Additional Information**
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** REF51174Z
**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
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