Engineering-Led Production & Operations Leader

RR; Connacht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RR in Co. Galway, Ireland is seeking an engineering-led Production & Operations Manager to oversee the complete production operation, coordinating fabrication, assembly and integration from design to delivery.

You will balance hands-on engineering with strategic leadership, drive continuous improvement, and mentor technicians and engineers while maintaining high quality, safety and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Around 5+ years' experience in production or manufacturing leadership.
• Experience leading technical teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, mechanical assembly or bespoke manufacturing.
• Comfortable interpreting technical drawings and CAD-based manufacturing information.
• Organised with excellent planning and communication skills.
• Passionate about improving manufacturing performance through Lean principles.
• Enjoys developing people and creating high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end production operations from project intake through to final completion.
• Planning and coordinating production schedules across fabrication, assembly and integration.
• Leading and developing technicians, fabricators, electricians and production teams.
• Driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement across the factory.
• Monitoring quality throughout production and approving completed builds.
• Working closely with engineering, purchasing and project teams to ensure materials and components are available.
• Improving production workflows, reducing waste and increasing operational efficiency.
• Maintaining high Health & Safety standards across all manufacturing activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing

Production Leadership

Fabrication

Lean Manufacturing

Assembly Operations

Continuous Improvement

Engineering Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Degree in Product Design

Tools

CAD

ERP systems

Job description

RR in Co. Galway, Ireland is seeking an engineering-led Production & Operations Manager to oversee the complete production operation, coordinating fabrication, assembly and integration from design to delivery.

You will balance hands-on engineering with strategic leadership, drive continuous improvement, and mentor technicians and engineers while maintaining high quality, safety and on-time delivery.