Senior Technical Manager - Precision Manufacturing & CI

Harmonics Recruitment; Shannon; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmonics Recruitment's client in Shannon, Ireland, a precision engineering and manufacturing organisation, seeks an experienced Technical Manager to lead manufacturing engineering across machining and precision operations. You will drive process optimisation, support new product introductions, and standardise manufacturing processes while leading a cross-functional team.

A strong Lean/CI background, 7+ years' engineering leadership, and a proactive safety culture are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related.
• Minimum 7 years' engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in precision machining, metal processing, or advanced manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading engineering projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities across machining and precision engineering operations.
• Drive process optimisation and efficiency improvements across production operations.
• Provide technical support for new product introductions and process transfers.
• Develop, standardise, and improve manufacturing processes and engineering procedures.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions relating to process, equipment, and product performance.
• Support tooling, fixture, equipment, and process validation activities.
• Analyse production data to identify trends and opportunities for performance improvement.
• Support capacity planning and manufacturing capability development.
• Work with Quality and Production to reduce waste, improve throughput and OEE.
• Act as senior technical authority for engineering matters across the Shannon facility.
• Lead complex technical investigations and problem-solving activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to support business competitiveness.
• Guide customer and supplier engineering requirements and risk assessments.
• Lead engineering change management and safety compliance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Problem solving

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or related

Job description

Harmonics Recruitment's client in Shannon, Ireland, a precision engineering and manufacturing organisation, seeks an experienced Technical Manager to lead manufacturing engineering across machining and precision operations. You will drive process optimisation, support new product introductions, and standardise manufacturing processes while leading a cross-functional team.

A strong Lean/CI background, 7+ years' engineering leadership, and a proactive safety culture are essential.