Product Engineering Lead - Healthcare Packaging

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment seeks an experienced Team Lead - Product Engineer to head a multidisciplinary product development team in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will develop and revise product specifications, tooling and equipment, collaborating with customers and internal teams to meet specifications.

You will provide technical leadership, drive innovation, and coordinate product transfer into full-scale production, aligning with quality standards and regulatory requirements in

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading project teams or managing technical professionals with strong people-management capability.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and project-management skills with a track record of delivering to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High levels of accuracy, reliability and attention to detail.
• Strong customer focus, accountability and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Working knowledge of SAP would be beneficial.
• AutoCAD qualification or experience would be advantageous.
• Experience in a highly regulated healthcare environment would be advantageous.
• Experience working with medical or pharmaceutical customers would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary Product Development team, managing performance, workload and training.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance, driving innovation and high standards across product development.
• Lead the design and development of healthcare packaging products in line with customer requirements.
• Review and update product specifications, drawings and technical documentation.
• Work cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Process Engineering, Production and Supply Chain to ensure successful product transfer into full-scale production.
• Coordinate the development, ordering and control of process tooling, including dies and printing plates.
• Maintain and update relevant MRP/ERP systems and product specification information.
• Assess machine capabilities and ensure compatibility with tooling requirements.
• Coordinate orders and liaise with suppliers, customers, planning and sales, monitoring order progress.
• Review customer complaints and coordinate appropriate actions within Product Development.
• Support continuous improvement and undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project-management

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Collins McNicholas Recruitment seeks an experienced Team Lead - Product Engineer to head a multidisciplinary product development team in a high-volume manufacturing setting. You will develop and revise product specifications, tooling and equipment, collaborating with customers and internal teams to meet specifications.

You will provide technical leadership, drive innovation, and coordinate product transfer into full-scale production, aligning with quality standards and regulatory requirements in