Engineering Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking an Engineering Manager for a leading manufacturing company in Galway. You will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and contractors, driving high performance and accountability to deliver reliable operations.

You will oversee maintenance programs, drive OEE improvements, manage GMP and audit compliance, and push capital projects from planning through execution.

Qualifications

• Relevant third-level qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, or related field.
• Minimum four years of experience in an engineering management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum eight years in an engineering position.
• Proven track record of managing teams, maintenance systems, contractors, and engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of GMP standards, plant maintenance, equipment reliability, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and external contractors, fostering a high-performance, accountable culture.
• Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability and minimize costly production downtime.
• Effectively manage the maintenance system, including job lists, GMP issues, and engineering actions from internal and external audits.
• Deliver plant improvement and capital projects aligned with business priorities, from planning through to execution.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, food hygiene, environmental, BRC, and customer audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize OEE, plant reliability, and maintenance processes.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to support overall operational excellence.

Skills

Engineering management experience

Team leadership

Maintenance systems

GMP knowledge

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/ Maintenance related field

Job description

• Join a leading manufacturing company dedicated to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high safety standards.
• Be part of an organization with a strong reputation for innovation and collaboration across cross-functional teams such as R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Benefit from a dynamic work environment focused on plant improvement, investing in technology, and the ongoing development of its people.

About Your New Job

As the Engineering Manager, youwill:

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and external contractors, fostering a high-performance, accountable culture.
• Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability and minimize costly production downtime.
• Effectively manage the maintenance system, including job lists, GMP issues, and engineering actions from internal and external audits.
• Deliver plant improvement and capital projects aligned with business priorities, from planning through to execution.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, food hygiene, environmental, BRC, and customer audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize OEE, plant reliability, and maintenance processes.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to support overall operational excellence.

What Skills You Need

• Relevant third-level qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, or a related field.
• Minimum four years of experience in an engineering management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 8 years in an engineering position.
• Proven track record of managing teams, maintenance systems, contractors, and engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of GMP standards, plant maintenance, equipment reliability, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills, combined with a process improvement mindset.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing, food, or FMCG environments is advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salarypackage.
• Opportunity to lead strategic plant improvement and capital projects.
• Access to career development and progression opportunities; comprehensive training and support from a forward-thinking employer.