A leading medical device manufacturer in Fermoy, Ireland is seeking a Graduate NPI Manufacturing Engineer to join their innovative team. This position offers the chance to work on class 3 medical devices, managing new product projects during pre-production. Ideal candidates should have a NFQ Level 8 Degree in Engineering, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS-Excel. The role involves collaborating with internal teams and customers while identifying product improvements. Some travel may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr
An established industry player in medical device manufacturing is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance customer satisfaction through effective quality management. This role involves monitoring quality metrics, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will work in a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to the lifecycle of high-quality medical devices. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative environment, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector while developing your career with cutting-edge technologies. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Graduate NPI Manufacturing Engineer - June/September 2026 start As a medical device company, we help people in a truly tangible way. We are one of the most modern electronics factories, which gives us the opportunity to develop and build a career working with the latest technologies. The knowledge and skills you'll gain here are unique, and you'll find new challenges and endless opportunities along the way. Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO for the manufacture of high‑quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices. Sanmina Fermoy’s core specialization is manufacturing automation. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce. Objectives Of Position Be part of a product development team, bringing leading‑edge products to market including class 3 medical devices. Project manage new products and processes during the pre‑production and validation phase of the on‑boarding process. Monitor status of new products and ensure effective execution of projects according to required product specification, internal procedures and customer expectations. Identify areas for improvement both in the product design and manufacturing process as the builds are executed. Become a subject matter expert on customer processes and provide a technical point of contact for the customer on quality and engineering issues. Personnel Specifications Essential NFQ Level 8 Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Biomedical, Electronics or Automation related disciplines). Good communication and influencing skills. Ability to effectively present information to customers and internal personnel at all levels. Excellent PC skills especially MS‑Excel. Some travel may be required. Desirable Experience using Solidworks or similar 3D design software. Project Management Qualification and/or experience. Medical device process validation knowledge. Experience with electronics, product assembly or cleanroom processes. Automation expertise including PLC, pneumatics, robotics, cobots, vision systems, etc. Experience with operational software systems (Oracle, Agile). Lean Six Sigma training. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading medical device company in Fermoy is seeking a Graduate Quality Engineer to start in June/September 2026. The role offers rotations between various quality engineering areas, including Supplier Quality, Microbiology, and Batch Release. Candidates should have a minimum Level 7 Degree/Diploma in fields like Biotechnology or Engineering, with skills in MS Office and strong problem-solving abilities. This full-time role provides a dynamic entry point into quality assurance within a regulated environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview Graduate Quality Engineer – June/Sept 2026 Start date. A medical device company focused on manufacturing high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to Class III. Fermoy, Ireland facility; FDA registered and ISO certified. A dynamic role within the Quality Department offering exposure to multiple quality domains and career development. About the role The Quality Graduate will rotate between areas of the quality department including Quality Engineering, Quality Engineering Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering Microbiology and Quality Engineering Batch Release. Responsibilities Quality Engineering: Manage customer complaints, monitor and improve related processes; interface with customers for Quality metrics; plan and organize regulatory affairs for compliance with FDA QSR, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 and relevant standards. Quality Engineering – Supplier Quality: Ensure quality and integrity of incoming material; maximise yields and minimise production fails and scrap. Quality Engineering – Microbiology: Monitor and improve cleanroom processes; interface for cleanroom performance, microbiology, sterilisation, bioburden and endotoxin results; perform laboratory testing and provide guidance to technicians; act as microbiology point of contact for audits. Quality Engineering – Batch Release: Ensure production records comply with the quality system; support batch release processes; track and report batch release metrics; verify Design History Records and ensure conformance with GDP/GMP. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Level 7 Degree/Diploma (Biotechnology, Microbiology, Science, Electronics, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred). Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Ability to write standard operating procedures, training documents, and regulatory responses (preferred). Ability to respond to inquiries from internal customers and regulatory agencies. Flexibility to travel; experience in Cleanrooms (ISO Class 8) preferred. Core competencies: problem solving, good communication and influencing skills. Seniorities & Employment Seniority level: Internship Employment type: Full-time Job function: Quality Assurance Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing Locations mentioned: Fermoy (Fermoy, Co. Cork), Tipperary and Cork, Ireland. Start dates and locations may be updated; verify current postings. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description Sanmina Engineering Graduate Program Who is Sanmina? Sanmina is a Fortune 500 company with revenues of over $8bn in 2022, where over 35,000 employees are working to deliver to our customers every day. For our customers we design, manufactures and repairs some of the most complex and innovative optical, electronic and mechanical products in the world. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end-to-end design, manufacturing and logistics solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the industrial, medical, defense and aerospace, automotive, communications networks and cloud solutions sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing engineering support for a range of products from class 3 medical devices to automotive and consumer products within highly automated production lines. Engineering support would include working in cross-functional teams and could range from supporting new product development, capacity expansion to maintaining and improving production performance. Responsibilities Support new product developments as required and capacity expansions. To understand, learn and develop in-depth knowledge for a range of equipment and to become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for specific assigned processes and equipment. Support ongoing PM activities & techniques to minimize lost time. On a daily basis, support the manufacturing engineering requirements and respond in a timely manner to maintain and support production. Monitor machine performance in real time to maximise production output. To develop and improve current standard operating procedures (SOP). Prepare detailed technical reports on process and quality issues. Work effectively within a team and cross functionally to expedite completion of critical tasks. To work with team to ensure Quality standards are maintained and improved. Who we’re looking for? We are looking for highly qualified graduates in Engineering including Manufacturing, Industrial, Biomedical Engineering and Electrical or similar field. Have you recently completed a degree or in the process of finishing your studies? The participants of the Sanmina Graduate programme are passionate, dynamic young graduates with the energy and ability to join our high performing team. If this sounds like you, Sanmina is the best place for you to start your career, please submit your CV directly to this link https://www.sanmina.com/careers/ #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading manufacturing company located in Fermoy, Ireland, is looking for a Graduate Validation Engineer. You will support validation activities in a Medical Device regulated environment and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum Level 7 Degree in a relevant field and be proficient in MS Office applications. Join us to contribute to high-quality validation processes and maintain GMP compliance. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A global technology company in Ireland is seeking graduates for their Engineering Graduate Program. The successful candidates will provide engineering support across various sectors, including medical devices and automotive. The role involves working in cross-functional teams, supporting new product development, and optimizing production performance. Ideal candidates should have degrees in relevant Engineering fields and a passion for continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to kickstart their careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description JOB TITLE: Graduate Validation Engineer DEPARTMENT: Quality Department REPORTING TO: Validation Quality Lead Individual Contributor or People Manager: Individual Contributor Objectives Of Position To support validation activities in a Medical Device regulated environment. Responsibilities Support validation activities in a Medical Device regulated environment. Support Process, Software and Facility Validation in Fermoy. Assist with resolution of Problems encountered during validation. Become fully conversant and up to date with GMP requirements for site-wide regulatory body compliance. Participate in change control processes for manufacturing process and facility modifications. Quality Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements. Health & Safety Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations. Measurements Timely and accurate completion of Validations. Compliance with regulatory Standards and requirements. Qualifications and Experience Minimum Level 7 Degree/Diploma (Preferably in a Science, Electronics, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering). Core Competencies Technically Competent. Proficient in the use of MS Word, Power-point and Excel. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description JOB TITLE: Production Manager DEPARTMENT: Production Department REPORTING TO: Director of Operations/ Head of Operations DIRECT REPORTS: Yes About Sanmina Fermoy Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO ISO13485:2016 for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices. Sanmina Fermoy’s core specialization is manufacturing automation. We provide services for the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI), prototyping and process validation to complex volume manufacturing & test, shipping and repair. We create a state-of-the-art environment for manufacturing medical and other high-quality devices. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce. We hire people with a range of skills, experience, and backgrounds to fulfill roles in careers such as engineering, quality and manufacturing to name just a few. Objectives Of Position Responsible for manufacturing company products at optimum cost, quality, delivery and Customer Satisfaction in accordance with defined schedule Responsible for identifying & driving improvements in Quality, Output and Cost across all processes in the Fermoy Plant. Responsibilities Leading a group of Production Leads, Team Leaders and Production Operators (140) according to established procedures and current world class Medical manufacturing practices. Responsible for manufacturing products at optimum cost, quality, customer satisfaction and delivery in accordance with defined schedule. Establish standards of performance for a hi-vol 24 x 7 medical manufacturing operation and monitor same against pre-determined standards. Responsible for Production planning, Product Line layout and staffing levels for proper operation. Provide positive leadership to a large multi-shift Team, by interpreting company policy and management directives for Production Personnel. Responsible for identifying & driving improvements in Quality, Output and Cost across all processes in the Fermoy Plant. Provide accurate and timely information to management as directed by ongoing business needs. Establish and maintain high level of employee morale. Ensure continuous reduction in absenteeism and attrition levels. Maintain sound disciplinary procedures in line with Company requirements. Supervise compliance with Health and Safety, Environmental and Security Procedures. Continuous improvement in best practice manufacturing. Ensure all manufacturing team members are trained to optimum standards. Perform regular appraisals of all Production employees in compliance with company procedure and manage under performers. Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation and Regulations. Personnel Specifications 8+ years experience in the management of large number of personnel in a multi-shift structure, preferably in a world class medical manufacturing environment Third Level Qualification is desired ( Business / Technical ) 3- 5 years experience in an Automated Manufacturing Process. 5+ years in identifying & delivering Process Improvements utilising LSS methodologies. Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills Excellent Leadership skills 5 + years experience in MRP / Production Planning ( IPICS ) 5+ years experience in MES / Data Analysis. Proficient in Office Tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr
