Engineering Manager, European Manufacturing Projects

IRCA Group; Vergiate; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Job summary

IRCA Group, founded in Italy, seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead major capital investment projects across Italian and European manufacturing operations, starting in Gallarate. The role combines hands-on site presence with end-to-end project management, including plant upgrades and new production lines.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in engineering leadership within manufacturing, strong project budgeting and risk management, and fluent Italian and English.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical or related).
• At least 10 years in Engineering Manager or similar leadership roles within manufacturing (food or pharma preferred).
• Strong project management with multi-million-euro budgets; familiarity with new production lines and plant upgrades.
• Fluent Italian and English.
• Strong communication, people & stakeholder management, negotiation skills; pragmatic, autonomous and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex multi-million-euro capital investment projects from feasibility to execution, commissioning and handover.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, risks and performance; ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate design, installation, commissioning and start-up of new lines, equipment, utilities and infrastructure.
• Identify and implement engineering and plant improvements to increase capacity, efficiency and reliability.
• Prepare technical specifications, evaluate proposals, select suppliers, and manage contractors and external partners.
• Lead commercial and technical negotiations; ensure cost control and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Quality, HSE, Supply Chain, Procurement and Finance.
• Travel to European manufacturing sites as required; work in Gallarate area.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Fluent Italian

Fluent English

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Chemical)

Job description

IRCA Group, founded in Italy, seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead major capital investment projects across Italian and European manufacturing operations, starting in Gallarate. The role combines hands-on site presence with end-to-end project management, including plant upgrades and new production lines.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in engineering leadership within manufacturing, strong project budgeting and risk management, and fluent Italian and English.