NPI Plastics Process Engineer
- Ireland, Dublin
- Permanent
- Life Sciences
Join a high-impact project at the forefront of medical device innovation. Support the design and development of a cutting-edge drug delivery system with a €5 million budget, working in a collaborative environment with the potential for long-term career growth.
The Quality Team is currently operating at full capacity, and the business lead requires an experienced NPI Plastics Process Engineer to support upcoming projects. Given the manager’s limited availability, there will be insufficient time to train or upskill new employees. Therefore, a temporary resource is needed to provide immediate support to the business, with the possibility of transitioning into a full-time employee (FTE) role
Responsibilities :
- Lead New Mould Tool Introduction: Oversee FOTs, FATs, and process transfer to production.
- Develop and optimise Scientific Injection Molding (SIM) processes.
- Troubleshoot molding and assembly issues during production runs.
- Document and validate new product processes and tooling changes.
- Mentor technicians and operations teams in SIM and process control.
- Ensure compliance with ISO13485, cGMP, and safety standards.
- Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
- Travel to toolmakers, customer sites, and vendors as needed (10–50%).
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Polymer, or related)
- Additional certifications in Scientific Injection Molding (SIM), RJG, or Lean Six Sigma are highly desirable
- Requires extensive experience in plastics manufacturing, ideally within medical devices, pharma, or regulated environments
- Proven track record in New Product Introduction (NPI), especially involving mould tool development and validation
- Experience working with ISO13485, cGMP, and FDA-regulated processes
- Deep knowledge of injection molding, tooling, and polymer materials
- Hands-on experience with FOTs, FATs, and process transfer to production
- Skilled in Design of Experiments (DOE), process validation, and troubleshooting
- Comfortable with travel (10–50%) and working across global teams
- Strong communicator and technical mentor for operations staff
#LI-EA1
I have always received a highly professional & personable service from the team at QCS Staffing. They listen carefully to the specific requirements of available roles and work tirelessly to supply a pool of potential candidates and make the hiring and contract renewal process an easy activity to manage.
Global Pharmaceutical firm
We have worked together with QCS Staffing for seven years now and have always received a professional service. QCS Staffing's speciality certainly lies within their technical sourcing abilities and they have met our demanding requirements time and time again. Coupled with this are the integrity of QCS Staffing's people and their ability to deliver.
Global Pharmaceutical firm
Once again can I via you recognise the superb support I was given before, during and after this short contract. The support, was as usual professional and every friendly.
QA Specialist
Save as job alert
Similar Jobs
Salary
Competitive
Location
Limerick
Salary
Competitive
Sector
Life Sciences
Job type
Contract
Location
Ireland
Cork
Description
Process Engineer - Ireland, Limerick - 12 Month Contract Ireland is a hive of activity for the Life Sciences Sector at present with global players setting up new and expanding existing
Reference
38448
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Tom EvansAuthor
Tom EvansSalary
Competitive
Location
North Carolina
Salary
Competitive
Sector
Life Sciences
Job type
Contract
Location
North America
East Coast
Description
Automation C&Q Lead - US, North Carolina - Long Term Contract Our client, a globally recognized pioneer in Biotechnology, are recruiting for the position of Automation C&Q Lead. A leader in the
Reference
38464
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Davis AtkinsonAuthor
Davis AtkinsonSalary
Competitive
Location
Dún Laoghaire
Salary
Competitive
Sector
Life Sciences
Job type
Contract
Location
Ireland
Dublin
Description
EHS Engineer - Ireland, Dun Laoghaire - 12 Month Contract Our client is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical organisations. With continued organisational growth including ongoing investment
Reference
38417
Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Author
Chris BlandAuthor
Chris BlandInsights
Send us your CV
Our candidates are the cornerstone of our organisation and we are always looking to connect with new professionals who are seeking their next contract assignment or career opportunity.
Ellis
I manage this role.