We are looking for an
Engineering Frontline Leader
to join our experienced on-site team in Dublin. In this role, you will act as the primary
Technical Lead and People Manager
, providing essential support for daily operations while serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for mechanical reliability and team performance.
Responsibilities
* Technical Leadership & Scoping:
Take the lead on the scoping and execution of mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and small-scale engineering improvements.
* Operational Handover:
Ensure all maintenance activities and machine enhancements are developed effectively and handed over seamlessly to the production teams.
* Standards & Specifications:
Define technical requirements for spare parts and equipment upgrades; manage maintenance schedules and preventative maintenance (PM) workflows.
* Equipment Reliability:
Oversee the selection and upkeep of mechanical systems for both ATEX and non-ATEX environments, ensuring equipment meets site safety standards.
* Risk Management:
Conduct risk assessments for maintenance tasks and provide key mechanical input into
HAZOP
studies or safety audits.
* Budgetary Input:
Prepare and manage the maintenance budget for your department, advising on capital requests for machine upgrades.
* Contractor Coordination:
Direct and coordinate external contractors during plant shutdowns and specialized implementation phases.
* Technical Review:
Review and approve technical documentation, including maintenance logs, CMMS data (Maximo/SAP), and compliance certifications.
* Subject Matter Expertise:
Act as the site SME for mechanical systems, providing technical guidance to your team of 4-6 technicians and ensuring compliance with all site procedures.
Experience
* Strong Technical Foundation:
Trades qualification or engineering degree with heavy practical experience in mechanical fault-finding.
* Leadership Presence:
Proven ability to lead a team of skilled technicians, setting daily priorities and holding the team accountable for safety and uptime.
* Hands-on Capability:
Experience supervising and performing preventive and predictive maintenance on high-speed manufacturing equipment.
* ATEX Knowledge:
A solid understanding of working safely within ATEX-regulated environments.
* Analytical Mindset:
Ability to solve problems logically under pressure and lead basic root-cause analysis (5 Whys, 3Cs).
* Communication:
Confidence to present performance data and improvement proposals to senior management.
* Software Proficiency:
Experience using CMMS (Maximo or equivalent) to track performance and AutoCAD for reviewing technical drawings.
To discover more about this opportunity please apply online or contact Lewis Murray on for a confidential discussion.