Engineering Manager
The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering teams. This role focuses on delivering key performance metrics, introducing new technologies, and improving existing processes to support the company’s strategic objectives. The Engineering Manager will also support Product Development projects from conception through to commercial launch, and collaborate closely with Sales, Production, Quality, and Technical functions.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance operations and critical spares requirements effectively across the site.
• Take a hands-on approach to understanding and improving current technologies and processes to meet production, technical, financial, and quality goals.
• Lead the project management of new technology introductions that align with business objectives.
• Champion structured problem-solving methodologies using Lean and Six Sigma principles to investigate and resolve process or technology failures.
• Build, lead, and motivate high-performing engineering and maintenance teams, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Work with equipment vendors to address mutual technical challenges, enhance capabilities, and reduce costs.
• Ensure key project milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Proactively challenge the status quo to drive innovation and performance improvements in engineering and maintenance.
• Play an active role in the quality management review process.
• Manage site-wide Health and Safety compliance, ensuring regulatory standards and KPIs are met. Ensure plant personnel are trained and aware of safety responsibilities.
• Oversee validation, maintenance, calibration, and documentation of manufacturing equipment and processes in compliance with the Nordson Quality System.
• Develop and monitor key performance metrics for the Engineering and Maintenance departments.
• Directly manage Manufacturing Engineers and Maintenance Technicians.
• May delegate specific responsibilities to Engineers or other staff as appropriate.
• In the Engineering Manager’s absence, the General Manager will assume these responsibilities.

• Minimum 5 years of people management experience in an engineering environment, preferably with Six Sigma expertise and a track record of driving a proactive, problem-solving culture.
• Energetic and self-motivated, with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong ability to manage diverse activities concurrently and deliver effective results.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of revenue generation and cost implications tied to engineering decisions.
• Hands-on engineering background with the ability to engage directly with teams and external vendors to solve technical issues.
• Practical, level-headed, and team-oriented individual with a collaborative mindset.
• Proven experience in project management with the ability to set clear goals and deliver results.
• Primary degree in Engineering or a relevant trade qualification.
• 5–8 years of experience in medical device manufacturing or product development, including a minimum of 3 years in an engineering leadership role.

For further information on this role in please contact on Gavin Moran on 087 4108620 or connect@hero.ie

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