Staff Equipment Project Engineer

Location: Clare, Ireland (with travel up to 25% to other European sites)

We are seeking an experienced Staff Project Engineer to lead and deliver high-value equipment engineering projects across our European manufacturing sites. This is a key role within the Engineering team and will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations and Program Management. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy driving innovation and equipment performance across multiple locations, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale equipment and upgrade projects, working closely with third-party vendors throughout the full equipment lifecycle—from design through to installation and validation.
• Provide technical support and leadership on manufacturing equipment issues and improvements, collaborating with both internal teams and external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, owning related engineering projects and ensuring that relevant documentation and compliance requirements are met.
• Act as the key technical liaison between equipment suppliers and internal stakeholders during new equipment development and commissioning.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to troubleshoot equipment, process, and product issues, working in cross-functional teams.
• Use visual project management tools and daily management systems to standardize work practices and identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate clearly and effectively on equipment and process challenges, focusing on root cause, corrective actions, and project updates.

• Bachelor’s degree (Level 8 or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline with 9+ years of relevant industrial experience OR a Master’s degree with 7+ years, OR a PhD with 4+ years of experience.
• Strong experience in equipment engineering, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success managing technical projects and collaborating with diverse teams.
• Prior experience in an engineering role with a strong project focus.
• Exposure to Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, PSP, DIVE, DMAIC).
• Experience working in cross-functional, multicultural teams.
• Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or similar) is an advantage.

For further information on this role in please contact on Gavin Moran on 087 4108620 or connect@hero.ie

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