Engineering Director Role
We are seeking a seasoned Engineering Director to lead our engineering function within the supply-chain organisation. The successful candidate will drive process development, product lifecycle management, cost optimisation and operational excellence across manufacturing and global supply chain.
Job Description:
* Lead process development for new products – embedding manufacturability requirements into new product design and ensuring smooth transition into manufacturing while achieving defined product-performance criteria.
* Drive product lifecycle management – lead engineering innovation and process improvements across internal and external manufacturing sites; sustain core products by reducing cost, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining component design integrity.
* Oversee process engineering – manage internal manufacturing engineering teams to continuously improve processes, enhance compliance, service levels and cost-effectiveness.
* Direct strategic supply-chain projects – manage global initiatives ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with broader supply-chain strategy.
Requirements:
* Strong leadership skills – ability to lead, motivate and develop diverse teams, and build a collaborative culture.
* Proven project-management expertise – successful track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects.
* Strategic mindset – ability to anticipate future engineering and business needs, build and execute effective strategies.
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship-management skills – able to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Bachelor's degree (BEng or equivalent) in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or related technical discipline). MBA or similar advanced qualification preferred.
* Certifications: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APICS, ASQ or PMP desirable.
* Experience: 10+ years in manufacturing, engineering or supply-chain roles, ideally within the medical-device or healthcare industry.
What We Offer:
* A global engineering function within a prestigious healthcare organisation.
* Drive innovation, efficiency, and product excellence across manufacturing and supply chain.
* Hybrid working environment with flexibility and autonomy.
* A collaborative, high-performing culture within Ireland's med-tech hub.