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.