Job Title: Manager – Manufacturing Engineering

Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic, innovative manufacturing environment? Our client, a global leader in MedTech solutions, is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to drive excellence in engineering, operations, and product innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of medical device manufacturing while leading a high-performing team of engineers and technicians.

The Role: Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, you will lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians, overseeing all engineering activities within your scope. As a key member of the Operations Support team, you will contribute to the development of systems and processes that enhance training, planning, staff supervision, and business operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Health & Safety: Champion a safety-first culture with a goal of zero accidents.
• People Leadership: Coach, mentor, and develop your team; identify talent and succession planning opportunities.
• Quality: Drive a culture of “Right First Time” excellence, improve yields, reduce complaints, and support CAPA processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support operational excellence.
• Customer Focus: Ensure projects and commitments meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations.
• New Product Introduction: Oversee new part introduction and collaborate with prototyping and product development teams.
• Strategy & Budget: Develop and implement engineering strategies, manage budgets, and lead capital expenditure projects.
• Innovation & Problem Solving: Lead process design, technology transfer, and implement lasting technical solutions.
• External Partnerships: Manage relationships with technology providers to support innovation.
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• What You’ll Bring:
• Level 8 Engineering degree (or equivalent)
• 5–7 years’ experience in high-volume, fast-paced production environments
• Experience in Medical Device or regulated manufacturing environments highly desirable
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles with measurable results
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly motivated, proactive, and decisive Why This Role is Exciting:
• Lead a talented team in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement that makes a real-world impact
• Be part of a company committed to growth, quality, and operational excellence Competencies Required: Strategy, Execution, Talent (SET framework for managers) For further information on this Engineering Manager role in Galway please contact Caroline Kingston on +353 868395531 or email caroline@hero.ie Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/. Please Note: Under its obligation under the Data Protection legislation, HERO Recruitment will not forward your details to any company without your prior approval. Data can only be transferred outside of the EEA based on standards contractual clauses, to a country for whom an adequacy decision has been given by the European Commission or where the express permission of the data subject has been given. You have supplied us with your personal data in the process of applying for a position. Our client company may have personnel outside of the EEA who will review your data. We will apply the appropriate criteria in respect of the data transfer depending on the location of those personnel.