Freudenberg

Moulding Engineer

Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim Full time

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

  • Join a leading medical device manufacturer, helping to shape and optimise moulding processes for high-precision, life-changing products

  • Take ownership of the development, set-up, and optimisation of moulding processes to deliver consistency, efficiency, and world-class quality

  • Troubleshoot moulding and tooling issues using structured, data-driven approaches, implementing sustainable, long-term solutions

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Toolmakers, R&D/NPI, Process Engineers, and Maintenance to review, specify, and enhance tooling and materials

  • Support new product introductions, developing and validating moulding processes using scientific injection moulding principles

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times, minimise waste, and improve equipment performance

  • Provide hands-on technical support to Operations, ensuring machines, tooling, and ancillary equipment run safely and reliably

  • Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, and compliance within a regulated quality environment

  • Mentor and support Technicians and Operators, sharing best practices and building capability across the team

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Polymer, Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering (or equivalent), or strong hands-on moulding experience.

  • Strong knowledge of injection moulding, mould tooling, materials and associated equipment.

  • Experience with cleanroom manufacturing, validations and process controls (medical device experience desirable).

  • Ability to analyse moulding parameters, optimise processes and stabilise drift using a scientific approach.

  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Toolmakers, Maintenance, Production, Quality and R&D/NPI.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with a structured, methodical mindset and attention to detail.

  • Experience mentoring or supporting Technicians/Operators, promoting knowledge sharing and good practice.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Medical Ireland Ltd.