Project Manager - Engineering

Project Manager – Engineering

Location: South East Ireland

About the Company

Our client is a leading global healthcare organisation with a strong and long-established presence in Ireland. The company operates across multiple locations nationwide and delivers a wide portfolio of products and technologies spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and pharmaceutical solutions. With a workforce of thousands of employees globally, the organisation is committed to advancing healthcare through innovation, research, and collaboration, helping to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

About the Site

The site is a modern, high-performing manufacturing facility specialising in advanced medical device technologies. It plays a key role in the development and manufacture of products used in the treatment of serious vascular conditions, supporting both current production and next-generation innovation programmes.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to join a dynamic and collaborative operations environment.

This role will play a critical part in enhancing manufacturing performance through the delivery of engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will focus on improving yield, quality, and operational efficiency through structured project delivery and lean methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver engineering projects that support new product introductions, process improvements, and strategic initiatives
• Drive improvements in manufacturing yield, product quality, and operational efficiency
• Analyse technical challenges and develop innovative, practical solutions across a range of complexity levels
• Prepare and present clear technical reports, data analysis, and recommendations
• Apply engineering principles and best practices to problem solving and decision making
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Operations, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Procurement
• Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Lead project teams where required, defining scope, objectives, and ensuring successful execution
• Support onboarding, coaching, and mentoring of engineering staff
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on key engineering and process issues
• Participate in validation activities, including protocol/report development and execution oversight
• Engage with customers and represent engineering capabilities where appropriate

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualified (Level 7 NFQ or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, methodologies, and practices
• Experience in project management and continuous improvement (Lean experience advantageous)
• Demonstrated problem-solving capability with a structured and analytical approach
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of cross-functional teams
• Motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and development

Additional Information

• Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland
• Employment is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including medical assessment where applicable