Engineering Manager: Lead Teams & Drive Process Excellence

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and develop the engineering team while driving performance and delivery of objectives aligned with business goals.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, champion continuous improvement, and ensure quality and safety standards. The role offers growth in a growing engineering environment across Ireland and Europe. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Polymer or Mechanical preferred).
• 5+ years in engineering leadership.
• Proven people management and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and team development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Manage engineering priorities, resources and project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on efficiency and process optimisation.
• Support preventative maintenance and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality and other departments.
• Drive problem-solving, root cause analysis and corrective actions via the QMS.
• Monitor KPIs, budgets, and departmental performance.
• Support audits both internal and external.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Quality focus

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and develop the engineering team while driving performance and delivery of objectives aligned with business goals.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, champion continuous improvement, and ensure quality and safety standards. The role offers growth in a growing engineering environment across Ireland and Europe. Occasional travel may be required.