Engineering Project Manager

Collins McNicholas Group; Connacht; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Group Mayo based client is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects spanning new product development, process improvement and equipment implementation within a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will develop and manage plans, budgets and timelines, coordinate across Engineering, Operations, Quality and suppliers, and drive qualification, validation and manufacturing transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5–8 years' experience in engineering/manufacturing with at least 3 years in project or programme management.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in process development, equipment qualification and/or manufacturing transfer.
• Experience with automated production equipment and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, DOE or statistical analysis is desirable.
• Strong project planning, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals or FDA/regulatory environment is advantageous.
• PMP or equivalent project management qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams from development through to commercialisation.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resources and timelines.
• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and mitigation plans.
• Lead technical scope definition, equipment implementation and process development activities.
• Coordinate equipment and process qualification, validation and manufacturing transfer.
• Monitor project progress and communicate milestones, risks and outcomes to senior stakeholders.
• Manage supplier relationships and external project partners.
• Support capacity planning, cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure projects comply with quality, regulatory and design control requirements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously within a complex technical environment.

Skills

Project management

Regulated manufacturing

Stakeholder management

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional team leadership

Risk management

Quality systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Our Mayo based client areseeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects focused on new product development, process improvement, equipment implementation and commercialisation within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to take ownership of complex, cross-functional projects within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams from development through to commercialisation.

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resources and timelines.

• Coordinate activities across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Suppliers and other key stakeholders.

• Identify and manage project risks, issues and mitigation plans.

• Lead technical scope definition, equipment implementation and process development activities.

• Coordinate equipment and process qualification, validation and manufacturing transfer.

• Monitor project progress and communicate milestones, risks and outcomes to senior stakeholders.

• Manage supplier relationships and external project partners.

• Support capacity planning, cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure projects comply with quality, regulatory and design control requirements.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously within a complex technical environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• 5–8 years' experience in engineering/manufacturing, with at least 3 years' project or programme management experience.

• Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Experience in process development, equipment qualification and/or manufacturing transfer.

• Experience with automated production equipment and structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, DOE or statistical analysis is desirable.

• Strong project planning, analytical and organisational skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals or another FDA/regulatory environment is advantageous.

• PMP or equivalent project management qualification is desirable.