Basic Summary:The Head of Engineering is responsible for leading all site engineering, maintenance, utilities, facilities, and capital project activities to ensure a safe, compliant, and reliable pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures the site meets GMP, HPRA/FDA/EU regulatory expectations, maintains high equipment reliability, delivers strategic capital investment, and implements long-term engineering excellence to support business growth.Location:Onsite at our facility in Loughrea.As our Head of Engineering your key responsibilities will be as follows:Leadership & Strategy:Develop and execute the site engineering & technical services strategy.Lead engineering teams including maintenance, utilities, calibration, projects, facilities, and automation.Champion safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.Work with value streams to improve OEE & efficiency levels on key production processes.Engineering Governance & Compliance:Maintain GMP-compliant systems and equipment.Upgrade and own engineering policies and standards.Oversee regulatory inspections and statutory compliance.Maintenance & Reliability:Direct preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance.Implement reliability engineering practices.Reduce downtime and equipment-related deviations.Capital Projects & Site Expansion:Lead the CAPEX portfolio and major site expansions.Manage design, construction, C&Q, and handover.Control budgets and vendor performance.Support new commercial contract enquiries with CAPEX & operational standards (i.e. machine speeds etc.)Facilities, Utilities & Energy:Oversee HVAC, water systems, boilers, chillers, compressed air, and cleanroom utilities.Manage facilities, buildings, grounds, and contractor control.Drive sustainability and energy-saving initiatives.Automation, Controls & Digitalisation:Own the automation strategy.Support MES, data integrity and Industry 4.0 initiatives.Ensure cybersecurity for control systems.Budget, People & Performance:Manage operational and capital budgets.Develop engineering talent and succession plans.Monitor KPIs including OEE and equipment uptime.Education and Qualifications:Essential:Degree in Engineering.10+ years pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated leadership.Strong knowledge of EU GMP, HPRA/FDA requirements.Proven CAPEX and maintenance strategy experience.Desirable:Master's degree or Chartered Engineer.Lean, TPM, Six Sigma experience.Automation and digital transformation exposure.Skills and Competencies:Leadership and communication skills.Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving.Excellent stakeholder management.Data-driven decision-making.Ability to manage change in a regulated environment.