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Senior Engineering Manager

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact Email: barry.obrien@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 25154

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our client, a world-renowned manufacturer of medical devices on a permanent contract. This role will form part of the leadership team onsite with the view to progressing to Director-Level position in the medium-term. This role would suit someone with strong leadership skills, stakeholder management experience, and a strong technical background.

Role Overview:

To provide technical/engineering support of multiple product lines, technologies, or specialised functions. Devotes a significant portion of time to managerial, leadership, and employee development.

Role Responsibilities:

  • The Engineering Manager will be responsible for the Manufacturing Engineering of a given area.
  • Works with Value Stream and Quality Engineering Manager to deliver business objectives – lean manufacturing metrics, VIP, cycle time, scarp as %VOP etc.
  • Responsible for developing a world class-manufacturing group that is proficient in problem-solving manufacturing issues using Six-Sigma tools.
  • The Engineering Manager drives IBP (Integrated Business Plan) contract deliverables by providing input on process technology selection.
  • The Engineering Manager develops and executes departmental budgets and capital spending.
  • The Engineering Manager leads or represents function in periodic business metric reviews.
  • Initiates cross-functional partnerships to identify and resolve production/engineering issues.
  • Prioritizes and drives execution of multiple complex department projects. Sponsors and supports Operations Value Improvement Process (VIP) or Strategic Activity Review (STAR) projects.
  • Responsible for the departmental basics including budgeting, hiring, day-to-day management, project resourcing, etc.
  • Establishes and supports a work environment of continuous improvement that supports BSC’s Quality policy, Quality System & the appropriate regulations for the area.
  • Ensures employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented.
  • Maintain compliance metrics around adherence to preventative maintenance schedule and calibration schedule.
  • Ensure relevant documentation is prepared and updated in line with all Quality and Regulatory guidelines and promotes full compliance to all GMP & E&AS requirements.
  • Maintain and develop the team’s technical and trouble shooting skills.
  • Sustain an environment of continuous improvement.

Role Requirements:

  • Level 8 qualification required in a related discipline.
  • Ideally 8 + years experience in a Leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated experiencing of influencing at all levels and building strategic relationships.
  • Strong focus on driving an engaged and inclusive culture and developing a high performing cross functional diverse teams.
  • Results driven with a proven ability to deliver targets and meet deadlines.
  • Key Decision Maker and ability to drive innovation and influence site strategy.
  • Excellent understanding of financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and deliver on strategic plans.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Barry O'Brien.  

barry.obrien@collinsmcnicholas.ie

021-4911060

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