Engineering Manager

HireHive; Shannon; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohshima Ireland LTD in Shannon, Co. Clare, is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a fast-paced, multi-national manufacturing operation.

You will drive Lean initiatives, oversee engineering support, value engineering and new product introduction, and manage a team to deliver weekly performance reports and continuous improvement. The role requires strong leadership, project management, and a track record of delivering cost and delivery improvements in a regulated manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Track record of implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong ability to manage projects and report performance to management.

Responsibilities

• Provide Manufacturing Engineering support to customers and suppliers.
• Identify and implement improvements to equipment, processes and methods.
• Prepare and communicate weekly engineering performance reports to management.
• Provide project management support where required.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and capacity improvement projects.
• Develop and implement ERP-related process changes and documentation.
• Manage the engineering team, conduct reviews, and track performance.
• Oversee health and safety compliance and SOP adherence.

Skills

Engineering Management

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Performance Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Company

Ohshima Ireland LTD is currently seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our growing team based in our facility in Shannon, Co. Clare. This organisation has worldwide expertise but also a local presence within our specialized field. This will be a key role in the company and requires someone coming from a fast-paced multi-national company background.

About Us

Ohshima Ireland LTD specializes in manufacturing precision metal components and assemblies tailored to meet our customers' exact specifications. With a team of over 200 skilled employees based in Ireland alone, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional solutions to clients worldwide. As an ISO9001 and AS9100 certified company, we maintain rigorous quality standards and adhere to industry best practices to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Engineering Support

• Providing Manufacturing Engineering support to both customers and suppliers.

• Identifying and implementing improvements to equipment, processes and methods.

• Prepare, maintain and communicate Engineering performance reports to management on a weekly basis.

• Providing project management support where required.

Value Engineering

• Identifying and driving improvement initiative to reduce costs and improve on time delivery.

• Support Operations capacity improvement projects and focused improvement teams.

• Development and implementation of cost reduction programmes on an annual basis.

• Directly contribute to and support continuous improvement in the business in terms of technology, capability and behaviour in line with the business demands.

People Management

• Actively supporting the development needs of the team to ensure task flexibility, carrying out annual reviews and managing the team’s performance

• Attending morning meetings

• Lead weekly team meetings

• Monitoring time keeping and attendance issues within the team.

• Team player who enjoys multiple interactions with fellow employees on a daily basis

• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are being followed

• Conduct scheduled meetings with Supervisor team to review performance, issues and targets

• Prepare, maintain and communicate production performance reports to management on a weekly basis

Lean Manufacturing

• Responsible for applying, maintaining and improving lean manufacturing procedures.

• Playing a lead role in developing processes and implementation of a new ERP solution.

• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

• Good Problem Solving thinking - e.g. Five Why's

New Product Introduction

• Manage the introduction of new products/technology ensuring a stable and capable process.

Metrics:

• Focus on weekly and monthly metrics

Health & Safety

• Development of accident reduction measures and controls, and conformance to current legislation regarding machine safety