Technical Development Engineer

September 4, 2024

De Beers Group of Companies

Shannon

FULL TIME & OTHER

Company Description
-Shape your future with Element Six
By joining Element Six, you can contribute to cutting-edge innovation and exciting advances in a wide range of technological areas.
We love the fact that many of our people have long and varied careers with us working in a host of different areas, locations, functions and projects.
We provide careers which challenge and develop by exposing you to experiences, cultures and opportunities.

Job Description
-Job overview

Element Six would like to recruit for the position of Technical Development Engineer.
As part of the Engineering team, the primary role of the successful candidate will be to support the sourcing, evaluation and implementation of new technology that will deliver cost, capacity and capability improvements.
This role is a technical role, requiring attention to detail, as well as project management and problem solving through data analysis using good engineering & scientific methods.

Duties and tasks

Primary role is to support the implementation of new technology that can be utilized to re-engineer manufacturing processes to deliver cost reduction as well as new and improved capability
The role involves working closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance & External Suppliers
Ensure Safety is number one priority in all work carried out.
Responsible to evaluate potential new technology and support the introduction and handover to Production
Commissioning and optimization of new equipment & processes
Develop efficient, robust & repeatable manufacturing processes
Develop new process capability to support improved new product offerings.
Follow through on action logs, project milestones and presentations.

Qualifications

-3+ years of Engineering experience
Appropriate Engineering qualification. NFQ Level 8 or higher.
Experience in Manufacturing advantageous
Experience with Equipment sourcing & implementation and/or Process Improvement Activity.
Some experience in Six Sigma and lean systems is an advantage.
Examines data to understand issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems.
Excellent communication, people and team working skills.
A team player with a can do, pro-active attitude and a passion for improvement.
Good understanding of health & safety standards as well as quality standards.
Proficiency in MS Office software.

Additional Information
-What can our people expect?
When you join Element Six, you become part of a nurturing community that attracts, supports and develops each of its team members. Our people are passionate about what we do and live and breathe our innovation every day.
Our culture offers a vibrant and empowering workplace where you can thrive. We know that you will accomplish your best work if you love what you do and can bring the whole of yourself to work. That’s why at Element Six you can expect an environment that fosters safety, inclusivity and flexibility, while celebrating your individuality professional ambitions.
Every site in our business is filled with talented teams, working at the cutting edge of synthetic diamond development, who are passionate about what they do.
Our talent philosophy
Leaders at all levels are at the heart of our organisation, role modelling our values and behaviours, and building capability to transform Element Six.
We want to attract, engage, develop and retain employees who are passionate and committed to achieving the goals and targets of the business, showing our values in action.
From a supportive onboarding experience and throughout your career, we continue to engage and work with you on your development.
Want to know more?
If you think we're the right fit for your career ambitions, take a look at our current vacancies and review our privacy notice for job applicants.
Element Six is part of the Anglo American Group. We have a Group-wide recruitment process; the privacy notice for job applicants is available here on the Anglo American Group website.

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