Technical Development Engineer Element Six Engineering Ireland, Rineanna South Associate / Perm ...

Element Six (E6) is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. Part of the De Beers Group, our primary manufacturing sites are located in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US.

We are committed to fostering a vibrant workplace culture that is inclusive and embraces our diversity, where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential, and thrive.

• Technical Development Engineer.
• As part of the Engineering team, the primary role of the successful candidate will be to support the sourcing, evaluation and implementation of new technology that will deliver cost, capacity and capability improvements.
• The role will also include the development of processes to manufacture new highly engineered products.
• This is a technical role, requiring attention to detail, as well as project management and problem solving through data analysis using good engineering and scientific methods.

• Support the implementation of new technology that can be utilized to re engineer manufacturing processes to deliver cost reduction as well as new and improved capability.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance and External Suppliers.
• Ensure safety is the number one priority in all work carried out.
• Evaluate potential new technology and support the introduction and handover to production.
• Commission new equipment and processes and optimize them.
• Develop efficient, robust and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Develop new process capability to support improved new product offerings.
• Follow through on action logs, project milestones and presentations.

• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Appropriate engineering qualification (NFQ Level 8 or higher).
• Experience in manufacturing is advantageous.
• Experience with equipment sourcing & implementation or process improvement activity.
• Some experience in Six Sigma and lean systems is an advantage.
• Examines data to understand issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems.
• Excellent communication, people and team working skills.
• A team player with a can do, pro active attitude and a passion for improvement.
• Good understanding of health & safety standards as well as quality standards.