Freudenberg Medical announce 250 new jobs for Co Leitrim facility

Freudenberg Medical have announced the creation of 250 new jobs at the official opening of its newly expanded facility in Carrick on Shannon.

The additional footprint and new roles are aimed at supporting global demand for complex medical devices.

Freudenberg Medical is a global contract design and manufacturing partner to the medical device and biopharma industry with operations in Medtech hubs across the US, Europe, Asia and Costa Rica.

Dr. Mohsen Sohi, chief executive of the Freudenberg Group, officially opened the newly expanded facility on Thursday.

The expansion adds 16,500 square feet to the Carrick on Shannon facility, bringing the total site footprint in Co Leitrim to 157,000 square feet.

Recruitment for the new positions is now underway, with a focus on engineering, research and development, manufacturing operations and support services positions.

The recruitment drive is expected to increase existing staffing levels by over a third to 950 people by 2026.

The company…