Head of Engineering

Contact Jenn Dinan on 014408352 and email

Head of Engineering - High-Compliance Global Manufacturer (Munster)

Permanent | Full Site Leadership Role | Excellent Package & Benefits

A global science-based manufacturing organisation is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead the engineering function at a high-compliance production facility in Munster. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for capital strategy, engineering performance, utilities and asset care, people development and site investment planning.

The site operates in a regulated, high-care manufacturing environment with significant automation, powder-processing technologies and strict quality standards. The successful candidate will join the Site Leadership Team and will play a central role in shaping the future capability and performance of the facility, including supporting the introduction of new process technologies.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Site Director, the Head of Engineering will:

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team (process, projects and maintenance disciplines)
• Own the site engineering strategy, capital plan and annual engineering budgets
• Oversee maintenance, utilities, reliability and asset management to ensure safe and efficient production
• Sponsor and deliver capital and improvement projects, from scope definition through commissioning
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, EHS and quality requirements
• Drive continuous improvement using data, problem-solving methodology and Lean / CI tools
• Develop engineering capability, coaching and supporting team growth
• Act as the senior engineering voice within the Site Leadership Team, working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and EHS

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Process or similar)
• 10 years' experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (FMCG, pharma, biotech, food, medical devices or specialised nutrition)
• Strong track record in team leadership and developing engineering capability
• Experience managing capital projects and/or delivering new process capability
• Strong understanding of reliability, asset care and engineering best practice
• Proven ability to influence, prioritise and communicate at senior levels
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Desirable (not essential):

• Exposure to spray-drying, hygienic processing or powder handling technologies
• Six Sigma / CI experience
• Experience introducing new process technologies into a live manufacturing environment

WHY THIS ROLE

This is an opportunity to:

• Own the engineering agenda at a major global supply point
• Lead a high-impact team where engineering is central to business performance
• Work in a fast-moving, science-driven environment with significant upcoming capital investment

If you are motivated by improving performance, developing people and delivering investment that drives long-term impact, you will thrive in this role.

How to Apply

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