Engineering Manager – Precision Manufacturing & CI

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Munster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment seeks an experienced Technical Manager (Engineering) to lead the engineering function at a precision engineering and manufacturing operation in Shannon.

You will drive manufacturing engineering, process improvement, and maintenance/facilities, reporting to the CEO and supporting growth with technical leadership across projects and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing/engineering environments with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements through engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the manufacturing engineering function for a precision operation.
• Drive process optimisation, Lean initiatives and OEE improvement.
• Lead NPI, process transfers, engineering changes and technical projects.
• Provide senior technical support for complex issues including CAPA.
• Oversee tooling, fixtures, equipment and process validation.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality to improve efficiency and capacity.
• Support plant infrastructure and facilities, including utilities and HVAC.
• Manage external contractors on engineering and facilities projects.
• Lead engineering change management and site expansion efforts.
• Ensure activities meet HSE, quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Lean / CI

Project management

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Collins McNicholas Recruitment seeks an experienced Technical Manager (Engineering) to lead the engineering function at a precision engineering and manufacturing operation in Shannon.

You will drive manufacturing engineering, process improvement, and maintenance/facilities, reporting to the CEO and supporting growth with technical leadership across projects and improvement initiatives.