Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Location: Mayo, Ireland

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Manager to lead a high perf forming engineering team within a highly automated and regulated manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for delivering complex capital projects, driving operational excellence, and advancing manufacturing capabilities through innovation and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the site's technology landscape, leading projects from concept and feasibility through commissioning, validation, and operational handover. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on manufacturing performance, safety, quality, and efficiency while developing and mentoring a talented engineering team.

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership across engineering projects from inception through successful delivery.
• Apply robust project management principles to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve complex engineering challenges requiring in-depth technical expertise and sound judgement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, productivity, reliability, and compliance.
• Champion innovation and the adoption of new technologies to support business objectives.
• Provide expertise in automated manufacturing systems, including high speed robotic and process equipment.

Project Management

• Lead and manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously, effectively prioritising resources and deliverables.
• Oversee capital expenditure and departmental budgets, ensuring financial targets are achieved.
• Coordinate cross functional project teams and manage relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, consultants, and customers.
• Ensure successful project execution through all stages, including feasibility, design, commissioning, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support team development by building technical capability, business acumen, and leadership skills.
• Coordinate engineering activities to ensure the successful completion of project deliverables while optimising safety, quality, cost, and operational efficiency.
• Promote best in class engineering practices and ensure adherence to regulatory and quality requirements.

Qualifications & Experience Essential

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, Manufacturing, or related discipline).
• Minimum of 8 years' experience within a highly automated and regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing and developing technical engineering teams.
• Strong track record of delivering complex engineering and capital projects.

Skills & Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of automated manufacturing processes, equipment, systems, and technologies within a regulated industry environment.
• Demonstrated project management leadership experience, including managing cross functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to make balanced decisions relating to cost, compliance, quality, and productivity.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, organisational, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong decision making capability with a high degree of professional judgement and accountability.
• Advanced IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with engineering and facility management software, including AutoCAD or equivalent systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills.

What We Offer

• Permanent employment within a stable and growing manufacturing environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual performance related bonus.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Access to advanced manufacturing technologies and state of the art equipment.
• Opportunities for professional development, career progression, and leadership growth.
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance and contributions.