ENGINEERING MANAGER – MECHANICAL DESIGN

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Engineering Manager to lead a Mechanical Design team and oversee the delivery of complex, high-value engineering projects. This role is central to driving project execution, enhancing design productivity, and ensuring engineering outputs meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years’ experience in mechanical design within a fast-paced, project-based engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in leading teams and delivering technical projects in a manufacturing or equipment fabrication setting.
• Strong understanding of design for GMP environments, ideally within pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD systems (e.g., SolidEdge, SolidWorks) and engineering documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership, project coordination, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a structured and proactive approach to problem-solving.
  Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In perso

Customer Orientation

• Translate customer requirements into clear operational and engineering plans.
• Build long-term client trust through reliability, responsiveness, and tailored solutions.
• Ensure customer experience is a priority in every operational decision.

Project & Program Management

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple engineering projects, ensuring scope, budget, quality, and timelines are consistently met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams to align technical deliverables with project milestones.
• Manage evolving customer requirements without compromising quality or timelines.
• Align engineering, delivery, and support functions under unified project goals.

Engineering Excellence

• Allocate resources effectively to meet fluctuating project demands.
• Establish and maintain engineering workflows, documentation standards, and design quality processes.
• Identify opportunities to shorten design cycles, improve cost-efficiency, and enhance product quality.
• Support strategic initiatives including modular platform development, design-to-cost programs, and digitalisation.

People & Communication

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Mechanical Design team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and technical innovation.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders through clear and empathetic communication.

Systems & Tools

• Utilise technology for visibility, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Leverage KPIs to measure performance and guide decision-making.
• Champion the use of CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and design standardisation to improve efficiency.

Strategic Thinking & Execution

• Apply commercial awareness of business models, margins, and customer value to engineering delivery.
• Ensure day-to-day operations are aligned with broader business and client strategy.