Projects Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager (Projects)

Location: Castlebar, Co. Mayo

Job Type: Permanent

A leading life sciences manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join their team in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.

This is a high-impact leadership position reporting to the Head of Engineering , with responsibility for leading a team of engineers and overseeing the delivery of major engineering projects from initial feasibility through to FAT, SAT, OQ and PQ .

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving engineering excellence, continuous improvement and capital project delivery within a highly automated and regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead engineering projects from initial concept and feasibility through to successful delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and support in the resolution of complex engineering challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency and innovation across the site.
• Support the development and implementation of highly automated manufacturing solutions, including robotic systems.

Project Management

• Manage multiple engineering and capital projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Manage departmental capital and overhead expenditure.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, suppliers and other key stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure projects meet required standards for safety, quality, compliance, cost and efficiency.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of engineers within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Coordinate the engineering team in planning and executing complex project activities.
• Establish clear priorities, responsibilities and deliverables across the engineering function.
• Develop team members' technical capabilities, business understanding and professional skills.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, such as Mechanical, Electrical or Biomedical Engineering.
• 8+ years' engineering experience within a highly automated and regulated manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience managing, supervising or leading engineering/technical teams.
• Strong project management experience, ideally involving significant capital projects.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of automated manufacturing processes and engineering systems.
• Experience with robotics or high-speed automated equipment would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance cost, compliance, quality and productivity.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and MS Project .
• Experience with engineering/design software such as AutoCAD would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent position with an established life sciences organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to lead significant engineering and capital projects.
• Collaborative environment with access to advanced manufacturing technology.
• Excellent opportunity for career development and progression.

If you are an experienced Engineering Manager with a background in automated, regulated

manufacturing and are interested in exploring this opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.