Engineering Manager | Manufacturing | Midlands
About the Company
Our client is a leading Irish manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Operating from a highly automated production facility, the company supplies products across domestic and international markets.
Due to continued growth and investment, they are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join their leadership team and drive engineering performance across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Role
As Engineering Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the site engineering function, overseeing maintenance, reliability, continuous improvement, and engineering team performance.
Reporting into senior site leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring maximum equipment uptime, driving operational efficiency, managing engineering budgets, and supporting the delivery of business objectives through effective engineering strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of engineers and external contractors
Drive equipment reliability, plant performance, and preventative maintenance activities
Manage engineering budgets, cost control, and engineering resources
Oversee CMMS utilisation, maintenance planning, and engineering documentation
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and regulatory requirements
Support continuous improvement, automation, and efficiency projects
Manage contractor relationships and service agreements
Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, and Production teams to deliver site objectives
What You Bring
Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing engineering environment
Strong people management skills with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams
A practical, hands‑on approach to problem‑solving and decision‑making
Experience managing engineering budgets and maintenance programmes
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on reliability and operational excellence
What You Need
Trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or a related engineering discipline
Experience working within a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other highly regulated production environment
Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and CMMS platforms
Experience with automated production equipment and fault finding
Working knowledge of PLC systems, ideally Siemens S7
Strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance requirements within manufacturing
Experience delivering engineering projects and operational improvements
Desirable
Third‑level qualification in Engineering or Engineering Management
Knowledge of energy efficiency or sustainability initiatives
What's Next?
If you're an experienced Engineering Manager looking to join a growing manufacturing organisation where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through Sigmar Recruitment for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
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