Projects Engineering Manager

Vantive; Castlebar Municipal District (2014-2019); On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to state-of-the-art equipment

Job summary

A life sciences company in Castlebar is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team in project delivery and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in regulated manufacturing, possess a relevant engineering degree, and demonstrate strong leadership and project management skills. The position offers a permanent contract and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a highly automated and regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing/supervising technical engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Utilise project management principles from project inception through to delivery.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources.
• Mentor and develop a team of engineers within a regulated environment.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of automated manufacturing processes

Project management leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong IT skills including MS Project and AutoCad

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical)

Tools

MS Project

AutoCad

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

This Engineering Manager role is a high-impact, leadership position reporting to the Head of Engineering. You will lead a team of engineers in project delivery from feasibility to FAT, SAT, OQ and PQ that will shape our technology landscape and play a crucial role in driving process improvements to ensure the plant operates efficiently.

Duties and responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Utilise project management principles from project inception through to delivery
• Identify and resolve complex problems where analysis of issues requires in-depth knowledge
• Drive efficiency, continuous improvement and innovation
• Experience in high-speed robotic design

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to ensure timely completion
• Manage the department capital and overhead costs delivering to budget and on time
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including consultants, customers, suppliers, and internal teams, to ensure project success

Team Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the regulated environment
• Coordinate engineering team in planning and executing complex project activities with accountability for successful completion of assigned deliverables to optimize safety, quality, cost and efficiency through best-in-class engineering practices
• Develop team members to increase business acumen and functional skills

Education and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical) or a related field
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in highly automated and regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience managing/supervising technical engineering staff

Key skills required:

• Extensive knowledge of broad range of automated manufacturing processes, technical systems and processes within a pharma environment
• Proven successful project management leadership skills and overseeing cross functional teams
• Drive decisions on cost, compliance, quality, and productivity
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making
• Strong IT skills, including good working knowledge of MS suite including MS Project (essential) and relevant facility management software, such as AutoCad
• Excellent interpersonal & team skills

What Vantive can offer to you:

• A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

Reasonable Accommodation

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