Engineering Manager

Morgan McKinley; Shannon; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational engineering firm is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager in County Clare, Ireland. This vital role involves leading a multidisciplinary engineering team, overseeing the product lifecycle, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, extensive experience in product development, and a proven ability to manage complex projects. The position offers an opportunity to shape the team structure and elevate technical standards within the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product development engineering.
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record of leading products from concept through launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Oversee product lifecycle from concept through production.
• Collaborate with project management to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Engineering management

Product development

Collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline

Job description

Role Profile: Engineering Manager

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and grow a multidisciplinary engineering organization focused on developing next‑generation products.

This role oversees teams across hardware, embedded software, and mechanical engineering, working closely with cross‑functional partners in product, operations, and quality to deliver high‑performing solutions from concept through large‑scale production. The Engineering Manager will guide product development execution and ensure alignment with the organisation's broader strategic and technical roadmap.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping team structure, maturing processes, and elevating technical standards while supporting strong collaboration with manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and scale a multidisciplinary engineering team spanning several technical domains.

• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and career development paths for both technical and managerial contributors.

• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and results‑oriented team culture.

• Plan and manage headcount expansion and organisational growth in line with company objectives.

Product Development & Technical Oversight

• Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept and prototyping through validation, production, and launch.

• Ensure effective integration of mechanical, electrical, and software systems.

• Guide teams in applying strong engineering principles, risk assessment methods, and validation practices.

• Promote design‑for‑manufacturing (DFM) and design‑for‑test (DFT) to ensure smooth transfer into production environments.

• Support ongoing sustaining engineering activities related to production and procurement.

• Act as the primary technical authority for major projects.

Project Management & Execution

• Collaborate with project management functions to ensure timely delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives.

• Define and maintain clear project milestones and expectations for quality and performance.

• Coordinate design reviews, prototype builds, testing activities, and product qualification.

• Implement effective risk management and issue‑resolution frameworks across all engineering disciplines.

Process & Performance Improvement

• Establish and refine engineering processes, documentation standards, and review practices.

• Implement scalable development methodologies suited to an evolving organisation (e.g., Agile, Stage‑Gate, Lean).

• Track and evaluate key metrics related to quality, efficiency, and resource utilisation.

• Introduce tools and best practices that enhance collaboration, iteration, and prototyping efficiency.

Budgeting & Resource Management

• Manage engineering budgets, staffing plans, and capital expenditure.

• Optimise the use of internal and external resources for cost‑effective scalability.

• Oversee procurement and maintenance of engineering labs, tools, and testing infrastructure.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide clear reporting on engineering progress, challenges, and achievements to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Prepare and present technical documentation, resource forecasts, and long‑term engineering plans.

• Represent engineering in cross‑functional and executive discussions.

Strategic & Organisational Contribution

• Help shape a scalable and future‑ready engineering organisation capable of supporting product growth and diversification.

• Contribute to long‑term product and technology strategy planning.

The Person

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Mechatronics) or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in product development engineering, including 5+ years in leadership roles.

• Experience managing sizable, multidisciplinary teams delivering complex hardware/software products.

• Proven track record of leading products from concept through market launch.

• Background in high‑volume or technically complex product categories is advantageous.

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and new product introduction (NPI) environments.