Manufacturing Project Engineer

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Munster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe in Cork is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to provide technical and engineering support across manufacturing operations. You will optimise processes, resolve technical challenges, improve operational performance and support the delivery of key manufacturing projects.

The role requires a Level 8 degree in Mechanical Engineering, 2–4 years' manufacturing experience, and proven project management with strong communication.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience delivering business-critical projects.
• 2–4 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and influencing skills when working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, technicians, students and operators.
• Level 8 degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in quality, service and cost through a structured, value-focused engineering approach.
• Work with engineering leadership to deliver business objectives and manufacturing targets.
• Support continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives using Six Sigma tools and structured root cause analysis.
• Provide technical leadership on product and process issues across manufacturing operations.
• Monitor line performance and implement corrective action plans to address recurring issues and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process work instructions and supporting documentation in line with GMP requirements.
• Lead technical improvements through continuous improvement programmes.
• Support the transfer and implementation of processes from development or other manufacturing facilities.
• Provide technical guidance to process and maintenance technicians, manufacturing engineers and equipment engineers.
• Support process and product validation activities, including VP, IQ, OQ, PQ and associated documentation.
• Conduct Gauge R&R studies for products and new processes.
• Lead and support cross-functional projects, including scoping, budgeting, specification, execution, qualification and operational handover.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to meet operational requirements and business targets.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements and training standards.
• Monitor and report manufacturing performance metrics, proactively identifying and resolving issues affecting business performance.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

The Manufacturing Project Engineer will provide technical and engineering support across manufacturing operations at a specialist Manufacturing facility in Cork. Working closely with manufacturing and project teams, the successful candidate will apply their engineering expertise to optimise processes, resolve technical challenges, improve operational performance and support the delivery of key manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in quality, service and cost through a structured, value-focused engineering approach.
• Work with engineering leadership to deliver business objectives and manufacturing targets.
• Support continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives using Six Sigma tools and structured root cause analysis.
• Provide technical leadership on product and process issues across manufacturing operations.
• Monitor line performance and implement corrective action plans to address recurring issues and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process work instructions and supporting documentation in line with GMP requirements.
• Lead technical improvements through continuous improvement programmes.
• Support the transfer and implementation of processes from development or other manufacturing facilities.
• Provide technical guidance to process and maintenance technicians, manufacturing engineers and equipment engineers.
• Support process and product validation activities, including VP, IQ, OQ, PQ and associated documentation.
• Conduct Gauge R&R studies for products and new processes.
• Lead and support cross-functional projects, including scoping, budgeting, specification, execution, qualification and operational handover.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to meet operational requirements and business targets.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements and training standards.
• Monitor and report manufacturing performance metrics, proactively identifying and resolving issues affecting business performance.

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical experience.

Required Skills

• Proven project management experience delivering business-critical projects.
• 2–4 years' experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and influencing skills when working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, technicians, students and operators.