Laura Murphy
Perth,WA
Work Preference
Summary
Adaptable, dependable and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in scientific principles and hands-on engineering experience at Boston Scientific in both Manufacuturing and Process Development / New Product Introduciton, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with Forensic Science from University College Cork. Skilled in process development, validation, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. Equally adept in fast-paced hospitality environments, with proven customer service, cash handling, and team leadership abilities. Seeking opportunities where diligence, initiative, and strong work ethic are valued—whether in technical engineering roles or dynamic customer-facing positions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer II Process Development Engineer
Boston Scientific
Clonmel, Ireland
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Executed validation work for mould design, process parameters, vision systems, and rheology to meet design documentation requirements.
- Defined and established valid operating windows across high, low, and nominal process parameters for PC manufacturing for a low-pressure moulding machine.
- Served as Process Owner, overseeing end-to-end process performance, providing technical support during troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities while ensuring compliant manufacturing processes.
- Created and managed Gantt charts and project timelines to ensure on-time delivery of milestones and validation activities.
- Authored and maintained key documentation, including Process Characterizations (PCs), Product Risk Assessments (PRAs), Test Qualification Forms (TQFs), MI’s (Manufacturing Instructions) and Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELNs).
- Carried out Preventive Maintenance tasks to ensure the machine was in the best condition to allow seamless production.
- Prepared and delivered presentations to senior leadership teams (SLT) and vice presidents, communicating process updates, performance, and strategic initiatives.
- Coordinated with vendors in the delivery of a second moulding machine to manage correspondence, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) execution, and design integration.
- Presented new machine innovations and its capabilities to onsite visitors.
Engineer I Manufacturing Engineer
Boston Scientific
Clonmel, Ireland
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Supported and executed Process Change Authorizations (PCA), such as a washer design changes, to enhance product and process robustness, ensuring alignment with quality and regulatory requirements.
- Performed Non-Conformance Event Procedures (NCEP) investigations for a failed calibration of a multiflow meter used in a UV nitrogen flow process and late Process Monitors.
- Authored and updated Equipment Procedures (EPs) and Equipment Calibration Standards (ECSs) for a new H₂ Getter process, ensuring compliance with manufacturing and quality requirements.
- Planned and optimized long-term material storage solutions for 2030, aligning with capacity and logistics strategies to ensure effective handling and transfer of moisture-sensitive materials from manufacturer to cleanroom in accordance with GMAI standards.
- Conducted research into new material development to replace a legacy product, improving hydrogen uptake in high-voltage devices by: Preparing and testing material samples, Performing ΔP (delta pressure) testing, Evaluating various mixture methods, Presenting results and next-step recommendations to project technical leads.
- Trained and mentored a graduate engineer, ensuring strong technical understanding and consistent process performance.
- Led multiple scrap reduction projects, achieving measurable improvements in yield and quality by coordinating cross-functional teams (Operations, Design and Quality,) to drive scrap reduction.
- Acted as a lean-in transfer resource, bringing manufacturing experience to support the development and ramp-up of a new production line.
- Delivered weekly project updates and technical findings to management.
Graduate Manufacturing Engineer
Boston Scientific
Clonmel, Ireland
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for documentation of changes in the form of Fast Track CNs, routed using windchill and completed Full Track CN training.
- Involved in all aspects of line support, including components, equipment, and audit readiness by participating in weekly audit prep line walks.
- Performed daily analysis of scrap performance, presenting it clearly and concisely at tier 2 and tier 3 morning meetings.
- Communicated with Quality, Test and Production to agree on an action plan to address the scrap fall-out.
- Collaborated with Technicians, Software Engineers, and vendors to restore the running of machinery following downtime.
- Applied structured problem-solving methodologies to root-cause damage, analyzing production data and generating trending curves.
- Led a capacity improvement project, redesigning the pallet system from a 4-up to a 20-up configuration, maximizing operational performance and increasing process efficiency.
Education
Level 6 Electrical Safety -
02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry with Forensic Science
University College Cork
05-2022
Drivers License
05-2019
Skills
- Process validation and documentation
- Machine optimization and maintenance
- Regulatory compliance and risk assessment
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem solving and root-cause analysis
- Technical writing and presentation skills
- Project planning
- Automated testing and machine learning
- Manufacturing processes and troubleshooting
- Leadership skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Member of SWE and EmpowHER in BSC: Actively participated in ERG (Employee Resource Group) initiatives and presented ERG achievements and innovations to leadership audiences.
- Hyrox singles July 2025
- Hyrox Doubles April 2025
- Limerick Half Marathon May 2024
- Clonmel Half Marathon September 2023
- Captain of the UCC Ladies Division 5 hockey team
- Captain of UCC Ladies Division 5 hockey team during the winning of the cup in 2019 and finalists in 2020
- Captain of Christ King’s hockey team throughout secondary school, winning multiple Leagues
References
Available on request
Work Availability
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Timeline
Engineer II Process Development Engineer
Boston Scientific
09.2024 - 09.2025
Engineer I Manufacturing Engineer
Boston Scientific
09.2023 - 09.2024
Graduate Manufacturing Engineer
Boston Scientific
12.2022 - 09.2023
Level 6 Electrical Safety -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry with Forensic Science
University College Cork
Drivers License