Senior Manager - Manufacturing Engineering
An established, multinational manufacturing organisation in the west of Ireland is seeking a Senior Manager – Manufacturing Engineering to provide strategic and hands-on leadership across a highly regulated, high-reliability production environment.
This is a key leadership position within the site, responsible for driving engineering excellence, compliance, cost competitiveness, and continuous improvement across multiple engineering disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and tactical leadership to the Manufacturing Engineering function, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with relevant military, aerospace and international quality standards (e.g. DLA, ISO, AS frameworks).
Lead cross-functional initiatives to support customer demand, delivery performance and revenue targets.
Oversee engineering activities across electronic, mechanical and chemical/process disciplines, with a focus on yield improvement, cost reduction, compliance and reliability.
Act as a core member of the site senior leadership team, contributing to organisational development and long-term strategy.
Serve as a senior engineering representative on governance and review forums including:
Technical & Materials Review Boards
Health & Safety and 6S/Lean committees
Automation, digitalisation and advanced manufacturing initiatives
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing engineering team, building capability, succession and engagement.
Collaborate with global manufacturing and engineering teams and key suppliers to share best practices and leverage advanced test, screening and production technologies.
Drive automation, digitalisation and Industry 4.0 initiatives, integrating mechanical, electrical and software solutions.
Oversee equipment selection, appraisal and capital investment to support standardisation, safety, quality and capacity.
Support sustainability and ESG initiatives, including energy efficiency and environmental impact reduction.
Provide engineering input to planning, supply chain, commercial and other business functions.
Manage engineering budgets, capital expenditure proposals and ROI justifications.
Champion structured risk management and change management processes across engineering and operations.
Candidate Profile
Bachelor's Degree (Level 8 or higher) in Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
10+ years' engineering experience within highly regulated manufacturing environments (e.g. semiconductor, aerospace, medical device, defence or similar).
Proven experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Strong grounding in electronic and mechanical fundamentals, with a practical, hands-on mindset.
Demonstrated success delivering complex projects in fast-paced, compliance-driven environments.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.
High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
Experience working with ERP / MES / PLM systems.
Working knowledge of DLA, ISO and AS standards.
Contact Information
For further information on this role please contact Gavin Moran on or
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