Technical Manager

Harmonics-Recruitment & Search; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Gym

Job summary

Harmonics-Recruitment & Search is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to provide technical leadership across engineering activities at the organization's manufacturing site. The role reports to the CEO and drives engineering strategy, process improvements and project delivery while supporting maintenance and facilities requirements.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing engineering, lean methods, and cross-functional leadership, with a proven track record of

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years in a manufacturing engineering role with project delivery.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and CI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities across machining and precision operations.
• Drive process optimisation, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage engineering projects from ideation to implementation.
• Provide technical support for maintenance and facilities requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Structured problem-solving

Engineering project leadership

Maintenance & facilities engineering

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to provide technical leadership, structure and strategic direction across engineering activities at their Shannon operation. Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will lead manufacturing engineering, process improvement, technical problem-solving and engineering project delivery, while also providing technical support across critical maintenance and facilities requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing engineering activities across machining and precision engineering operations. Drive process optimisation, efficiency and continuous improvement across production. Support new product introduction, process transfers, tooling, fixtures and validation activities. Develop and improve manufacturing processes, procedures and engineering standards. Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions relating to process, equipment and product performance. Analyse production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Support capacity planning and manufacturing capability development. Work closely with Production and Quality to reduce waste, improve throughput and enhance OEE. Act as the senior technical authority for engineering matters across the facility. Lead complex technical investigations and engineering problem-solving. Evaluate new technologies and engineering solutions. Support customer and supplier engineering requirements, risk assessments and engineering change management. Lead and support engineering projects through to implementation.

Maintenance & Facilities

Provide technical support and oversight for critical infrastructure and facility systems, including: MV electrical substation infrastructure Oxygen generation and distribution Compressed air, HVAC and process utilities Building and facility engineering projects Equipment and utility reliability Preventive maintenance and asset management Facility upgrades and expansion projects. The role will also involve liaison with external contractors, consultants and service providers.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 7 years' engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Proven experience in precision machining, metal processing or advanced manufacturing. Track record of delivering engineering projects and measurable operational improvements. Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and structured problem-solving. Experience leading technical teams and cross-functional projects. Strong engineering analysis and project management skills. Maintenance and facilities engineering experience is desirable. Knowledge of MV electrical systems, HVAC, compressed air, manufacturing utilities or oxygen generation would be advantageous.

Skills

engineering manager engineering lead technical manager

Benefits

pension, Gym TPBN1_IJ