Pharma Manufacturing Engineering Lead

Hero Recruitment Group; Sligo; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HERO Recruitment is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical client to appoint an Engineering Manager. This role leads API engineering teams to support safe, compliant and reliable manufacturing operations in highly regulated environments.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in pharma, with at least two years in a supervisory role, and a proven track record in leading equipment reliability, maintenance, projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or above in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
• 7–10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least two years in an engineering supervisory or management role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop people.
• Experience leading engineering activities that support manufacturing operations, equipment reliability, maintenance, projects or continuous improvement.
• Experience with solvent handling, chemical processing, hazardous materials or complex process systems is highly relevant.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make timely, well-informed engineering decisions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, contractors and cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Establish departmental goals, schedules and activity plans in partnership with the Operations Engineering Manager.
• Lead, support and develop the API Engineering team, creating an inclusive environment where people can perform at their best.
• Support the development, maintenance and improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure equipment performance meets applicable legal, divisional, corporate, quality and safety standards.
• Develop and implement appropriate CAPA plans, including clear actions, owners and timelines.
• Lead investigations and equipment-monitoring activities to improve manufacturing performance, reduce downtime and maximise plant output and yield.
• Drive equipment and process upgrades within a continuous improvement environment.
• Develop monthly engineering metrics and provide timely management reports.
• Manage engineering budgets and prepare capital expenditure requests as required.
• Support successful internal, external, divisional and corporate audits.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with site and company safety standards.
• Manage internal and external engineering and plant projects.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Budgeting

Contractor management

Safety/compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degree

Job description

HERO Recruitment is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical client to appoint an Engineering Manager. This role leads API engineering teams to support safe, compliant and reliable manufacturing operations in highly regulated environments.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in pharma, with at least two years in a supervisory role, and a proven track record in leading equipment reliability, maintenance, projects and continuous improvement initiatives.