Manufacturing Engineer

at  Catalyx

Catalyx is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and work on our customer site in Cork.

WHO WE ARE:

Catalyx specializes in the science of operational processes. With a footprint across North America and Europe, the company carefully automates and services RD, production, packaging, and delivery processes—globally—with a sophisticated blend of products, technologies, and lifecycle services. The company was formed in 2022 after CXV Global (Crest Solutions, Xyntek, and VistaLink) and Panacea Technologies joined forces. For over three decades, Catalyx’s partnership-based culture has helped organizations in production-intense, highly regulated industries optimize their operational efficiency, performance, and safety. To learn more about the company’s experience and comprehensive suite of capabilities and solutions, visit www.catalyx.ai.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrates knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety regulations.
• Possesses good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge in Microsoft Office applications.
• Works on problems of a routine to basic scope, where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Normally receives limited instructions on routine work and general instructions on new assignments.
• Experience of Solid Oral dosage manufacture would be an advantage.
• Strong Problem-Solving capability, possessing a demonstrated capacity to identify problem root causes, deliver solutions, risk assess.
• Work closely with Quality and validation departments to establish and identify the conditions that underpin Reliable Equipment and Manufacturing Processes

THE ROLE:

Catalyx is a trusted partner in delivering world-class lifecycle services to regulated and high-risk end markets. With a relentless commitment to innovation and excellence, we partner with life science and other highly regulated organisations, to empower them to enhance efficiency, and drive success. As part of this commitment, we are continuously developing our on-site teams to support the advancement of customer operations.
This role in manufacturing engineering focuses on applying engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Manufacturing Engineers are responsible for all production equipment, ensuring it operates at optimal levels. The position involves close collaboration with QA, Validation, Manufacturing, and EHS teams to address deviations, implement equipment improvements, support breakdown recovery, troubleshoot issues, liaise with vendors, and manage small projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with all safety regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Support the compliance activities of the Engineering team in Packaging.
• Support introduction and integration of modern technologies (e.g., Dispensing, roller compaction, tablet compression, coating) and\or new processes, as needed support delivery of the business goals.
• Partners with the Engineering team on the specification, installation, utilisation, qualification, and improvement of equipment used for solid dose, and vial products.
• Frequently interacts with cross functional groups. Interactions normally involve equipment related matters, implementation of projects and leveraging cross function support to implement efficiency programs.
• Partner with Engineering and maintenance personnel including external contractors.
• Support implementation and development of Engineering policies, procedures, techniques, standards, and systems.
• Prepares project plans and manages projects to successful and timely completion. Support the team and functional areas to anticipate, identify and resolve complex Engineering/Technology issues in compliance with codes.
• Supports the continuous Improvement process by passionately seeking ways to improve Engineering processes and manufacturing equipment performance. E.g., Yield, reducing downtime, OEE etc.
• Works on problems where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors, establishment of root cause implementation of corrective actions to meet business targets on equipment.
• Ensure Health and Safety Regulations and Procedure are adhered to at all times for self and others.