Technical Manager

Our client, an established precision engineering and manufacturing organisation based in Shannon, is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to join their team

General Management

• Lead manufacturing engineering activities across machining and precision engineering operations.
• Drive process optimisation and efficiency improvements throughout production operations.
• Provide technical support for new product introductions and process transfers.
• Develop, standardise, and improve manufacturing processes and engineering procedures.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities relating to process, equipment, and product performance.
• Support tooling, fixture, equipment, and process validation activities.
• Analyse production data to identify trends and opportunities for performance improvement.
• Support capacity planning and manufacturing capability development activities.
• Work closely with Quality and Production teams to reduce waste, improve throughput, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Technical Leadership

• Act as the senior technical authority for engineering matters across the Shannon facility.
• Lead complex technical investigations and problem-solving activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and engineering solutions to support business competitiveness.
• Provide guidance and technical support on customer and supplier engineering requirements.
• Support risk assessment activities and implementation of engineering controls.
• Lead engineering change management activities where required.
• Support risk assessment activities and implementation of engineering controls.
• Ensure all engineering, maintenance and facilities activities are conducted in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) legislation, company policies and site procedures, promoting a proactive culture of safety across the organisation.

Maintenance & Facilities Engineering Support

• Provide technical support and oversight for critical plant infrastructure and facility systems.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives for manufacturing equipment and utility systems.
• Provide engineering guidance in relation to:
  • Medium Voltage (MV) electrical substation infrastructure.
  • Oxygen generation and distribution systems.
  • Compressed air, HVAC, and process utility systems.
  • Building and facility engineering projects.
• Interface with external contractors, engineering consultants, and service providers as required.
• Support the planning and execution of facility upgrade and expansion projects.
• Assist in developing preventive maintenance and asset management strategies for critical infrastructure.

Knowledge & Experience

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical Engineering, or a related
• engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in precision machining, metal processing, or advanced manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success in leading engineering projects and delivering measurable operational improvements.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement methodologies, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing cross-functional projects.
• Experience supporting maintenance and facilities engineering functions is desirable.
• Knowledge of medium-voltage electrical systems, manufacturing utilities, HVAC, compressed air systems, or oxygen generation systems would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in engineering analysis, project management, and continuous improvement tools.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical leadership and decision-making capability.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align engineering initiatives to business objectives.
• Proven change management experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Ability to drive results through collaboration and cross-functional leadership.