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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
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 person