R&D Electronic Engineering Manager

Wallace Myers International; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Myers International in Limerick, Ireland, seeks an experienced R&D Electronics Engineering Manager to lead a dedicated team of electrical and electronic engineers in a highly regulated, technology-led environment.

You will blend strategic leadership with hands-on technical direction across new product development, sustaining engineering and continuous improvement, guiding cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, innovative electronics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant R&D or product development experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Experience in regulated industries.
• Mechatronics knowledge; DFSS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of electrical and electronic engineers.
• Provide technical mentorship across NPD and sustaining engineering.
• Drive engineering standards, best practices and continuous improvement.
• Lead root cause investigations and structured problem solving.
• Oversee CAPA, audits and regulatory compliance.
• Manage product lifecycle activities including obsolescence.
• Develop project plans, schedules and technical objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure performance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Quality systems

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

Limerick | 3-4 days onsite per week | Permanent

The Opportunity

An established global organisation operating in a highly regulated, technology-led industry is seeking an experienced R&D Electronics Engineering Manager to lead a dedicated team of electrical and electronic engineers. This position combines strategic and hands-on technical leadership across new product development, sustaining engineering and continuous improvement.
Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, you will help deliver sophisticated electronic systems, support engineering excellence and develop high-performing technical teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of electrical and electronic engineers.
• Provide technical mentorship across new product development and sustaining engineering programmes.
• Drive engineering standards, innovation, technical best practices and continuous improvement.
• Lead complex root cause investigations, failure analysis and structured problem-solving activities.
• Oversee CAPA execution, audit readiness and compliance with applicable quality management frameworks.
• Manage product lifecycle activities, including component obsolescence and end-of-life replacement strategies.
• Develop and deliver project plans, schedules and technical objectives aligned with business priorities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, quality and operational stakeholders to ensure product performance and reliability.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, Electronic, Biomedical, Mechanical, Systems, Physics or Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in R&D, product development or technical engineering environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching or managing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and regulated product development.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a regulated industry, such as medical devices, automotive, aerospace or industrial technology.
• Knowledge of mechatronics analysis and design.
• Experience with structured design methodologies, such as Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), or equivalent.
• Experience supporting complex electronic systems throughout their full product lifecycle.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to influence the technical direction of complex products, lead and mentor experienced engineers, and contribute to meaningful innovation within a collaborative, internationally established organisation.

Location & Working Arrangement

Based in Limerick, Ireland

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