Engineering Project Manager, Lead NPD & Process Innovation in Regulated Manufacturing

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

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.