Project Manager – Automation & Packaging Systems

Hunter Savage; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Irish-owned specialist in packaging systems seeks a Project Manager for Automation & Packaging Systems based in North Dublin. This role involves leading automation projects, overseeing a small team, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, experience with automation systems, and strong coordination skills. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with automation systems, conveyors, robotics, or bespoke machinery.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Comfortable leading small teams and liaising with clients and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage automation projects from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Plan and coordinate workloads for a small team of designers and installation engineers.
• Liaise with clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery to agreed scope and timescales.

Skills

Engineering background (Electrical, Automation, Mechanical or similar)

Experience with automation systems

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience in managing multiple priorities

Education

NFQ Level 7+ qualification in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PLC

SCADA

HMI systems

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Automation & Packaging Systems

Description: We are hiring for our client, a growing Irish-owned specialist in end-of-line packaging systems and materials handling, who are seeking to appoint a Project Manager – Automation & Packaging Systems based in North Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on engineer ready to step into leadership or a proven Project Manager seeking a new challenge in a fast-paced, technically engaging environment. Working as part of a small but highly skilled team, you will take ownership of automation projects from concept through to installation and handover. This role offers real autonomy, visibility, and the chance to work on diverse projects involving conveyors, robotics, and bespoke machinery solutions for leading manufacturers.

The Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. North Dublin, office-based role with occasional client site visits

2. Exciting engineering projects combining conveyors, robotics, and automation systems

3. Excellent opportunity for career progression within a growing Irish-owned business

The Role:

• Lead and manage automation projects from design through to commissioning and handover
• Plan and coordinate workloads for a small team of designers and installation engineers
• Liaise with clients throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery to agreed scope and timescales
• Work closely with procurement to ensure materials and components are ordered on time
• Oversee technical drawings, documentation, and scheduling to maintain smooth delivery
• Support testing, commissioning, and sign-off processes, ensuring systems meet specification and safety standards
• Collaborate with internal teams and management to drive quality and project success

The Person:

• Engineering background (Electrical, Automation, Mechanical or similar)
• Experience working with automation systems, conveyors, robotics, or bespoke machinery
• Strong communication, organisational, and coordination skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Comfortable leading small teams and liaising with clients and suppliers

Desirable:

• NFQ Level 7+ qualification in Engineering or equivalent
• Familiarity with AutoCAD/SolidWorks, PLCs, or SCADA/HMI systems
• Experience in manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments
• PMP or equivalent project management certification

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• 39-hour week – office-based with occasional site visits
• Career progression opportunities as the company continues to expand
• Autonomous, hands-on role with genuine influence on project delivery
• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage:

For further information and to apply for this Project Manager – Automation & Packaging Systems job, please contact Dominic Heron at Hunter Savage via email [e-mail]. Visit our website for a full list of Engineering & Manufacturing opportunities across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Expert, confidential career advice from specialists in Engineering & Manufacturing.

Salary details are provided as a guide and depend on skills and experience. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.