NPPI Engineer (New Product & Process Introduction)

The Lindal Group’s vision is to make dispensing a safer, easier and more pleasant experience for the end consumer.  To support the Group’s Strategic Objectives, a new NPPI team has been created to focus on design for manufacture, development of new technologies and the harmonisation of manufacturing processes across Lindal’s global footprint. The NPPI engineer will own activities to secure the efficient implementation of significant new projects into Lindal’s manufacturing sites.  The successful candidate will be part of the NPPI team which will be the link between GIC (Global Innovation Centre), vendors and the manufacturing sites.

Roles and responsibilities: 
 

1. Project management of all agreed activities from the industrialisation phase of a new product (from Gate C – Product Realisation)
2. Review, agree and maintain development outcomes from Lindal Product Realisation Process (ensure adherence to drawing standards, support metrology development, create User Requirement Specification, conduct assets Design Review, perform FAT and SAT).
3. Maintenance of Risk Assessments (PFMEA).
4. Support Design verification and Design/Process validation.
5. Promote a “platform thinking approach” to reinforce core competences and knowledge.
6. Develop extensive hands-on training for plant personal involved with a transfer.
7. Liaise with Lindal Plant Project lead to install and commission on time, the desired assets.
8. Communicate regularly to management both informally and formally on progress of projects.
9. Implement all necessary criteria to ensure compliance with Quality System.
10. Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.

 

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanically minded. 
• Experience in packaging and high volume production required.
• Manufacturing knowledge such as: metal stamping, extrusion tubing, welding on substrates, exotic polymers, metal spring design.
• Knowledge of automation systems.
• High level of computer skills.
• Experience in the procurement of equipment.
• Knowledge of Verification & Validation model 
• Ideally a degree in Precision Engineering, Industrialization or equivalent.  

Personal Competencies required

• Innovative mind and passionately curious.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to take responsibility and work on own initiative.
• A proven ability to integrate a teamwork culture.

 We offer an environment where all employees have the opportunity to develop - supported by the team. 

Renumeration will be commensurate with industry standards for the role and experience of the successful candidate.



Joanne MacPherson
Human Resources Administrator

Litec Moulding Limited
Unit 1 & 2 Orchard Park, Finisklin Business Park,
Sligo F91 HE67, Republic of IrelandLitec Moulding Ltd has been operating in Sligo since 2000. The company provides expertise in high volume production of high precision technical moulded products. Our success is based upon creating high value return for our customers, through the generation of innovative, technically advanced solutions. The continued strength of our business requires a 7-day week operation. New growth projects have created the opportunity to invite applications for this position to further strengthen our team.
Litec Moulding Limited is a member of Lindal Group.  LINDAL Group manufactures valves, actuators and spray caps for different kinds of aerosol products.  Being an international group of companies, we also offer a range of services around our products. www.lindalgroup.com