A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a fast-paced, manufacturing environment based in Kells Co. Meath. This role is ideal for a mechanically focused engineer with strong experience in automated machinery, equipment reliability, engineering projects, and continuous improvement.

The Engineering Manager will lead the technical function, ensuring high levels of equipment reliability, mechanical performance, and production efficiency while developing the engineering team.

Location: Meath

Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering activities across high-speed automated production and packaging lines.
• Drive equipment reliability, OEE, MTBF and MTTR improvements.
• Develop preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Lead mechanical fault-finding, RCA and permanent corrective actions.
• Support machine modifications, upgrades and equipment optimisation.
• Ensure equipment meets engineering, safety and regulatory standards.
• Lead mechanical engineering projects from specification through installation and commissioning.
• Manage equipment upgrades, overhauls, line improvements and CAPEX projects.
• Work with OEMs, contractors and suppliers on technical solutions.
• Drive Lean, TPM and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, develop and mentor a multi-shift engineering/maintenance team.
• Manage maintenance and engineering CAPEX/OPEX budgets.
• Optimise spare parts, contractors and engineering resources.
• Use CMMS and equipment data to drive maintenance and reliability decisions.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering, maintenance, reliability or engineering management within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of automated machinery, mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings and drives.
• Proven experience with RCA, preventative maintenance, reliability improvement and engineering projects.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, mechanical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience with PLCs, sensors and automated control systems.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using CMMS, Excel, Power BI or MES.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Experience in high-speed packaging, food, beverage, consumer goods or similar manufacturing environments advantageous.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Barry Forde or email barry.forde@osborne.ie
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