Engineering Manager

Vantive; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantive in Ireland is seeking a Projects Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers from feasibility through FAT, SAT, OQ and PQ, guiding project delivery and driving process improvements for efficient plant operation. You will oversee technical leadership, project management, and team development in a regulated environment, collaborating with stakeholders to meet safety, quality and cost targets.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 8+ years in automated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in highly automated and regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing/supervising technical engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers from feasibility to FAT, SAT, OQ and PQ.
• Drive efficiency, continuous improvement and innovation.
• Manage multiple projects to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Develop team members and foster collaboration in a regulated environment.

Skills

Project leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

This Projects Engineering Manager role is a high-impact, leadership position reporting to the Head of Engineering. You will lead a team of engineers in project delivery from feasibility to FAT, SAT, OQ and PQ that will shape our technology landscape and play a crucial role in driving process improvements to ensure the plant operates efficiently.

Duties and responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

• Utilise project management principles from project inception through to delivery
• Identify and resolve complex problems where analysis of issues requires in-depth knowledge
• Drive efficiency, continuous improvement and innovation
• Experience in high-speed robotic design

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to ensure timely completion
• Manage the department capital and overhead costs delivering to budget and on time
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including consultants, customers, suppliers, and internal teams, to ensure project success

Team Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the regulated environment
• Coordinate engineering team in planning and executing complex project activities with accountability for successful completion of assigned deliverables to optimize safety, quality, cost and efficiency through best-in-class engineering practices
• Develop team members to increase business acumen and functional skills

Education and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical) or a related field
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in highly automated and regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience managing/supervising technical engineering staff

Key skills required:

• Extensive knowledge of broad range of automated manufacturing processes, technical systems and processes within a pharma environment
• Proven successful project management leadership skills and overseeing cross functional teams
• Drive decisions on cost, compliance, quality, and productivity
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
• Strong IT skills, including good working knowledge of MS suite including MS Project (essential) and relevant facility management software, such as AutoCad

What Vantive can offer to you:

• A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance