Head of Engineering – GalwayCompetitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits | OnsiteA leading manufacturing site inGalwayis undergoing major transformation and investment under private equity ownership. We are seeking a Head of Engineering to modernise the engineering function, embed reliability practices, and significantly improve equipment uptime (targeting an increase from 50–60% to 80–90%).Key ResponsibilitiesLead a 30-person engineering team across maintenance, facilities, and projectsImplement reliability, predictive and preventative maintenance strategiesImprove equipment availability, changeover efficiency, and validation readinessEnsure full GMP/FDA/HPRA complianceDrive cultural modernisation and support digital transformation (incl. SAP rollout)Oversee capital projects and partner with Production, Supply Chain, and Technical functionsExperience RequiredSenior engineering leadership in high-availability manufacturing ideally pharmaceuticalStrong GMP/FDA knowledgeProven track record improving uptime via reliability engineeringExperience managing multi-product, high-changeover environmentsExperience leading transformational change within engineering teams or site operationsDemonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and navigate complex organisational dynamicsWhat's on OfferCompetitive Salary + bonus + benefitsEquity potentialSignificant influence and investment backingOpportunity to transform a core site during major growth