Manufacturing Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment in Ireland is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a Westmeath-based role in Raharney, Mullingar. The position is permanent, full-time and onsite, with responsibilities across production planning, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will interpret drawings, coordinate setting-out, supervise up to ~30 staff, and work closely with Design, Quality and Maintenance to resolve production issues and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–3 years in civil, construction, reinforced concrete or precast manufacturing.
• Experience in setting out and reading drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, BIM and Eurocodes.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of a production area with the Production Manager.
• Interpret drawings, specs and reinforcement details for accurate manufacturing.
• Carry out setting-out, dimensional checks and inspections.
• Coordinate daily production priorities, labour and materials to meet deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance to production staff.
• Collaborate with Design, Quality, Maintenance to solve issues.
• Monitor quality, safety and productivity for improvements.
• Support a production team of up to ~30 employees.

Skills

Civil/Structural Eng

2-3 years experience

Setting out

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Eurocodes

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Westmeath

Location: Raharney, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Permanent | Full-Time | Onsite

About Your New Employer

An established and growing engineering and manufacturing company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its production team in Co. Westmeath.

The company specialises in precast concrete solutions for major construction and infrastructure projects across Ireland and the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with civil engineering, construction or setting-out experience who wants to develop their career in manufacturing and production management.

About Your New Job

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Take responsibility for the daily activities of an allocated production area, working closely with the Production Manager.

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and reinforcement details to ensure accurate manufacturing.

• Carry out setting-out, dimensional checks and inspections of precast concrete structures.

• Coordinate daily production priorities, labour and materials to meet project deadlines.

• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day direction to production employees.

• Work closely with Design, Quality, Maintenance and other departments to resolve production issues.

• Monitor quality, safety and productivity, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Support the coordination of a production team of up to approximately 30 employees.

What Skills You Need

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or an equivalent relevant engineering qualification.

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in civil engineering, construction, reinforced concrete, precast manufacturing or a related environment.

• Proven experience in setting out and interpreting engineering drawings.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, BIM processes and relevant Eurocodes.

• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to take ownership of work and operate effectively in a hands-on production environment.

• Previous supervisory or people-management experience would be an advantage.

• Full, clean driving licence and unrestricted right to work in Ireland.