Sustaining Mechanical Engineer

Galway
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Sustaining Mechanical Engineer (Contract/Freelance)

Contract Duration: 12 months (40 hours/week)
Location: County Galway, Ireland - On-site with hybrid flexibility (4 days on-site / 1 day remote)
Start Date: January
Sector: Medical Devices

About the Role

Lead sustaining and cost-saving initiatives within a Value Improvement Process (VIP) framework. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where you will define scope, drive execution, and close projects end-to-end without a dedicated project manager.

Key Responsibilities

Own and deliver multiple sustaining/VIP projects focused on cost reduction and product/value improvements.
Define scope, timelines, resources, and success criteria; ensure effective execution and formal project closure.
Lead cross-functional collaboration (Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain).
Identify savings/efficiency opportunities and implement robust, compliant, sustainable solutions.
Prepare project documentation, regular updates, and status reports for stakeholders and HR/TA.
Champion continuous improvement and risk mitigation across the product portfolio.

Required Experience & Skills

Proven track record delivering sustaining engineering projects with measurable cost savings.
Strong mechanical engineering background in medical devices or other regulated manufacturing.
End-to-end project ownership: scoping, execution, validation/verification, close-out.
Effective stakeholder management and clear, professional communication.
Practical problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and familiarity with change control.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with VIP frameworks or formal value engineering methodologies.
Exposure to small-to-mid-sized multinational environments.
Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability), supplier optimisation, and lifecycle management.

How to Apply

Apply via this platform and include a short paragraph insert detailing the cost-saving projects you have worked on and sustaining experience. Applications with this will be prioritised.

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Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales

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