Team Leader-Mechanical (Rope Drives)

Liebherr Maritime Cranes; Killarney; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

End of year bonus

Pension scheme

Service pay

Early finish Friday

21 days annual leave + service days

Canteen facilities

Sports & Social Club

Retailer discounts

Life assurance

Refer a friend scheme

Maternity pay

Educational assistance

Career progression

No recruitment agencies

Job summary

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. in Killarney, Ireland, is seeking a Team Leader for the Mechanical Drive Design Department (3FM). You will lead a team of engineers, coordinate cross‑functional design activities, and ensure timely delivery of drawings, BOMs and documentation.

Occasional travel abroad is required. The role requires a third‑level qualification in Mechanical/Structural Engineering, strong communication and organisational skills, and experience with 3D design packages.

Qualifications

• High level knowledge in mechanical design and 3D modelling.
• Degree or equivalent in mechanical/structural engineering.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in mechanical drive design (3FM).
• Coordinate design work and liaise with other departments.
• Manage project schedules and annual leave for the team.
• Train, coach and develop engineering staff.
• Ensure drawings, BOMs and documentation are prepared.
• Review technical requirements with clients and consultants.
• Travel abroad occasionally to support projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Strong problem-solving

Proven organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Tools

3D design packages

Job description

Responsibilities

The employee will be employed as a Team Leader within the Mechanical Drive Design Department (3FM) and will report directly to the Design Manager - Mechanical or his/her delegate. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Development and layout of Rope Drive and Lifting Equipment solutions for the complete LCC product range.
• Be fully conversant with all aspects of Rope drive and Lifting Equipment design and incorporate within the design all applicable standards and codes.
• Coordinating design aspects and liaising with other departments to fulfil design requirements.
• Lead and effectively manage and implement project scheduling for a team of engineers.
• Train, coach, mentor and develop engineering employees, both new and existing.
• Ensure efficient preparation of drawings, bills of materials and other documentation required.
• Maintenance of the design database, ensuring that all design drawings and concepts are centrally stored.
• Liaise with and support other design functions, production, customer service and Installation departments.
• Liaise with Production and Purchasing Depts. in order to agree milestones for on-time completion of design of all parts / components related to your area.
• Liaise with personnel within and outside the design department in ensuring that designs produced are current, incorporate all updated solutions and conform to the standards required.
• Liaise with various sub suppliers / sub-contractors to ensure component fabrication and components quality is in accordance with the expectations and requirements of Liebherr.
• Review technical requirements with clients, consultants and other design functions.
• Create, update, maintain and monitor project plans in line with company objectives.
• Preparation and organisation of work for all employees in the department, thus ensuring that sufficient resources are available at all times, scheduling of annual leave and flexi time / leave.
• Providing assistance, advice and information to employees to help them carry out their tasks.
• Evaluating employees’ performance to ensure quality and efficient operation of tasks.
• Monitor BSM issues to ensure issues are progressed to resolution.
• Participate in the review of customer tenders and the preparation of quotations.
• Liaise with aftersales to ensure the highest level of customer service is provided.
• Preparation of mechanical submissions.
• Occasional travel abroad is required.
• Other activities requested by your manager which are within the capabilities of and appropriate to the role of Team Leader.

Qualifications, Requirements & Experience

• A third level qualification in Mechanical / Structural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar demanding role an advantage.
• High level knowledge and experience in 3D design packages and related technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Self-motivated, good management capabilities, flexibility, strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven organisational skills, experience in managing multiple issues/projects simultaneously.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Paid overtime
• End of Year Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Service Pay
• Early finish on a Friday
• 21 days annual leave + Length of service days
• Company Fixed Days
• Subsidised canteen
• Sports and Social Club
• Retailer Discounts
• Life Assurance
• Refer a friend Scheme
• Maternity Pay
• Educational assistance
• Career Progression Opportunities
• We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The Company

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ship to shore cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes and rubber tyre gantry cranes. From its base in Killarney, Ireland, the company designs, builds and exports container cranes worldwide. Founded in 1958 as the first Liebherr factory outside of Germany, today, container cranes manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland are renowned for their quality, longevity and productivity.

Location

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd.

Killarney

Ireland (IE)

Contact

Jennifer Connolly

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