Manufacturing Engineering Director

2 weeks ago

Kilkenny, Kilkenny, Ireland beBeeLeader Full time €93,750 - €125,001

We are seeking a seasoned leader to oversee global engineering activities across our network of manufacturing sites. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive innovation, sustainability, and excellence in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Ensure products are manufactured consistently according to quality standards.
  2. Support operations engineering across multiple manufacturing sites, driving standardisation, performance, and continuous improvement globally.
  3. Drive engineering excellence programs across multiple engineering disciplines.
  4. Anticipate and resolve high-level issues impacting operational success.
  5. Drive risk assessments across products, processes, and manufacturing lines across our global network.
  6. Support manufacturing & product quality investigations accessing impact across network of products and processes.
  7. Lead end-to-end project management, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project execution.
  8. Make strategic decisions regarding project priorities and resource allocation.
  9. Identify and mitigate risks through early assessment and effective strategies.
  10. Set and monitor performance indicators, leading project audits (scope, schedule, quality, cost).
  11. Drive operational efficiencies and optimizations within manufacturing processes.
  12. Foster open and honest relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors.
  13. Manage department financial planning, including multi-year budget generation.
  14. Hire, retain, and develop a diverse engineering team, providing ongoing feedback and mentoring.
  15. Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Clinical, and Regulatory departments to meet objectives.
  16. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by developing and monitoring systems and procedures.
  17. Uphold initiatives related to Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Environmental, Health & Safety requirements.
Your Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a closely related field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
  • A minimum of 8 years of significant engineering and/or operational experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a highly regulated industry.
  • Post-graduate education or degree is desirable and may contribute to the required experience.
  • PM qualification preferred.
  • SS Greenbelt certification is a plus.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale automated manufacturing lines with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory regulations, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • Expertise in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Demonstrated leadership in building and managing high-performing engineering teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to negotiate and reconcile differences.
What We Offer

An attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, family health insurance, excellent pension scheme, life assurance, career development, and growing business opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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