Head of Engineering

Cowley Brown Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowley Brown Recruitment is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Mechanical Design team and oversee delivery of complex, high-value projects. The role is based in Ireland and focuses on driving project execution, improving design productivity, and ensuring outputs meet our client’s standards of excellence and reliability.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years of mechanical design experience, including strong leadership capabilities, in a

Qualifications

• Leadership/managerial experience in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
• Strong focus on delivering mechanical design outputs with high reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Design team to deliver complex, high-value projects.
• Drive project execution and enhance design productivity.
• Ensure engineering outputs align with the client’s reputation for excellence and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Education

BSc in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a trusted partner to the global pharmaceutical industry

Role Overview

Our client seeks an experienced and motivated Engineering Manager to lead the Mechanical Design team and oversee the delivery of complex, high-value projects. Based in Ireland this role will focus on driving project execution, enhancing design productivity, and ensuring that engineering outputs align with our client’s reputation for excellence and reliability.

Requirements

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in a fast-paced, project-based engineering or manufacturing environment is essential with a strong focus on leadership/ managerial experience

Remuneration

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary & package