752 Engineering Trainee jobs in Ireland

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies.   Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let's see the impact we can create, together.

What will you get?
Our Graduate Development Programme is a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey. Through a combination of blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you will establish yourself as knowledgeable and competent across four key focus areas; human skills, consulting skills, champion our strategy and your passions.

The Graduate Development Programme allows you to customise your learning journey to reflect your specific interests, career goals, and technical skillset – creating a graduate experience that is unique to you.

The GDP is an experience programme, meaning that a large portion of what you'll learn will be on-the-job. You'll work with your manager and mentor to collect the learning experiences that will be most meaningful for you.

The programme is more than just a steppingstone. It's a launchpad for your career, offering you the tools, experiences and support you need. Join us and unlock your potential as you work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes and solutions for complex challenges.

About The Opportunity
Join us and you'll have the chance to work on world class projects as part of our Tunnelling and Ground Engineering business.

Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical and management services, offering a full spectrum of consultancy support to commercial, government and industrial clients. As part of that support, Jacobs has developed one of the leading and longest-standing tunnel and ground engineering consultancy capabilities in Ireland and the UK, with around 400 staff delivering practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to ground-related problems.

We seek graduates from a range of geoscience and engineering disciplines including, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Seismic Hazard and Earthquake Engineering, Geomorphology and Geohazard Risk Assessment, Geophysics, Structural Geology and Hydrogeology, to contribute to our diverse and exciting projects. For example, as a structural geologist you might use geological and geophysical data to characterise subsurface sites for nuclear waste and CO2 storage, whereas in your role as an engineering geologist, you could help define the ground conditions for on some of the world's largest infrastructure projects.

We are looking for a graduate to join our team based in Dublin who has the passion and drive to add value and shape positive solutions for major projects across the world.

The successful person will join a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects and international opportunities. You will work as part of a diverse and highly skilled team of specialists, providing support and advice to the wider Jacobs business and clients. There will be opportunities for a broad range of responsibilities and roles within the Tunnelling and Ground Engineering team aimed at developing your career.

The start date for this position is September 2026.

Here's what you'll need

• Be working towards a Masters level qualification in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or similar
• A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward
• Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things
• You must have the permanent right to work in Ireland

Selection Process

• Step 1 Apply Online
• Step 2 Solo Video Assessment
• Step 3 Interview

Apply before 19 October 2025 for your application to be considered in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open to applications.  However, you do so with the knowledge that we may not proceed with your application if the role is filled in the first assessment window.

What Else We Provide

• A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others.
• Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Jacobs Employee Networks
• A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and positive mental health champion network.
• Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively program, incorporating matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

Role Overview
The Engineering Lead – MuleSoft is a senior technical leadership role responsible for designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-grade integration solutions. You will lead cross-functional development teams, provide governance and strategic direction on MuleSoft integration patterns, and act as the escalation point for technical issues across projects.

You will play a pivotal role in enabling secure, resilient, and modern API-driven architecture, helping to streamline banking services for both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Systems Design & Development

Lead end-to-end integration solution design using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, adhering to enterprise architecture and security standards.

Ensure alignment with agreed tooling, methods, and governance processes, tailoring technical solutions based on standards.

Provide oversight on non-functional aspects like scalability, reusability, observability, and performance.

Review and approve system and component designs for critical initiatives, ensuring robust integration architecture.

Methods and Tools

Define and adopt engineering tools and methodologies for API-led connectivity, CI/CD, unit testing, and code quality.

Support and enforce peer code reviews, documentation, and development discipline.

Establish reusable libraries, templates, and patterns for integration pipelines.

Project Management Support

Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Delivery Leads to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality solution delivery.

Ensure accurate scoping, estimation, and tracking of technical tasks in Agile environments.

Contribute to post-implementation reviews and help eliminate technical bottlenecks.

Collaboration and Communication

Maintain trusted working relationships with stakeholders across engineering, architecture, security, and operations.

Act as a technical advisor for MuleSoft best practices, integration roadmaps, and platform performance optimization.

Support conflict resolution and influence design decisions across squads and partner teams.

Leadership & Governance

Provide technical mentorship to integration engineers and junior MuleSoft developers.

Participate in architecture review boards, security design assessments, and release planning sessions.

Conduct periodic assessments of team capability and SDLC adherence, updating practices to reflect current trends.

Experience
10+ Years of overall experience, 4+ years in MuleSoft with hands-on expertise in Anypoint Studio, API Manager, and CloudHub.

Strong knowledge of SDLC, API lifecycle, and agile software engineering practices.

Ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues and propose long-term strategic fixes.

Experience with version control (e.g. Git), automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI).

MuleSoft Certified Developer / Architect credentials.

Familiarity with Java, REST, OAuth2, SAML, and message brokers (JMS, RabbitMQ).

Knowledge of banking or regulated industries, with understanding of compliance and risk management frameworks.

Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes/Docker) or API Gateway implementations.

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use and email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, .

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Our client, a leading Dublin-based company, is seeking an experienced and astute Mechanical Engineering Manager to join their senior leadership team. With a strong construction & mechanical engineering background, you will play a pivotal role in driving commercial performance, ensuring robust contract management, and supporting the financial health of the business.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Strong PPP background
• Review client contracts, negotiating terms and conditions to safeguard business interests.
• Lead on the negotiation, agreement, and placement of sub-contract agreements.
• Support all aspects of commercial reporting, including reviewing cost estimates, cost reports, and WIP reports.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Manage change control processes effectively, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Negotiate and settle contentious final accounts with professionalism and efficiency.
• Drive cashflow optimization across the region to support business growth.
• Provide leadership and guidance to commercial teams, ensuring effective training, mentoring, and resource management.
• Uphold the highest standards of health & safety across all projects.

About You

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
• Public-Private Partnership experience (Preferred)
• Strong background in the construction or Mechanical industry.
• Proven track record in commercial management, contract negotiation, and change management.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to mentor, motivate, and manage resources effectively.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel between company offices as required.

About Your New Employer

Join a leading engineering and manufacturing company renowned for delivering advanced containment and aseptic solutions to the global pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.

• Trusted industry partner known for quality, innovation, and reliability.
• Strong reputation for designing high-performance, GMP-compliant equipment.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment with a focus on excellence and continuous improvement.

About Your New Job

As the
Engineering Manager
, you will lead the Mechanical Design team and oversee the successful delivery of complex, high-value engineering projects. You will:

• Drive project execution, ensuring design quality, efficiency, and compliance with scope, budget, and timelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical outputs with client and project milestones.
• Build long-term client relationships through reliability, innovation, and clear communication.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, documentation practices, and design quality processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve design cycle time, cost-efficiency, and product performance.
• Support strategic initiatives such as modular platform development and digitalisation.

What Skills You Need to Become Engineering Manager

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years' mechanical design experience in a project-based engineering or manufacturing setting.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD systems (e.g., SolidEdge) and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in GMP environments is an advantage.

What's on Offer

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs.
• Flexible policies supporting work-life balance.
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities.
• Recognition and reward programs in a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

What's Next

Apply now through the link below or get in touch for a confidential discussion about this opportunity If this role isn't quite right but you're interested in similar mechanical design or project engineering positions, please reach out.

Rottapharm Limited

At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.

We do so via:

Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;

Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and

Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.

For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.

The Role & What You Will Be Doing

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor will have a key role to play as part of the engineering team, with key responsibilities in the areas of equipment maintenance & reliability, also the implementation and development of new engineering technologies.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how the Engineering Technician role will make an impact:

Responsibilities

• Implement maintenance strategy aligned with the company's goals and objectives, including establishing and maintaining a comprehensive maintenance program to ensure the reliability and availability of all equipment.
• Provide strong leadership to the maintenance teams, while fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs for equipment breakdowns & PM's and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with regulatory requirements, including FDA and GMP standards and maintain accurate documentation/records to support regulatory audits and inspections.
• Promote a culture of safety responsibility within the engineering and maintenance team.
• Engage in Cross Functional Team activities to address and mitigate any root cause problems with preventative maintenance and machine performance.
• Support the Engineering Department on improvement projects to increase and maintain equipment reliability.
• Develop Preventative Maintenance methods to minimise mean time between failure and maximise OEE.
• Train & support engineering technicians to ensure that they are equipped to complete daily operational specific tasks.
• Technical Writing to include SOP updates & investigation reports.

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we're looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical manufacturing and/or Biotechnology operations/GMP environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of equipment reliability engineering.
• Technical proficiency - with hands-on experience in maintenance, design and application. Troubleshooting and support, liaising with all stakeholders, Engineering, Operations and Quality daily.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Develop/implement maintenance programs.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, MS Project.
• Self-driven, proactive, & flexible.

At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits at Viatris

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include the following on top of a competitive salary:

• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Bonus scheme
• Health insurance
• Pension

Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit

Sustainability at Viatris

Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Keelvar has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Intern with a background in Computer

Science to join our Engineering groups in a developer capacity, for 5 to 6 months during

The team is a cross functional group including software engineers, data scientists, UI/UX and

product managers and designers.

Applicants must be a student/recent graduate based in Ireland and be in at least their 3rd year of

obtaining their qualification.

• Work in a cross functional development team analysing product feature requests and designing solutions.
• Write unit tests and otherwise ensure the quality of your code. Get involved with reviewing colleague's code, automated tests and designs. Help to investigate and problem solve issues.
• Get involved in code deployments and help to monitor the areas of the system you work in.
• Collaborate closely with the Product team on new features and workflows.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure our vision and roadmap is delivered.
• Contribute to the ongoing success of this fast-paced, rapidly growing and evolving organization.
• Bring a fresh perspective to the problems your team is tackling.

• Trained in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Ideally you enjoy coding in Python or another object oriented language.
• You enjoy writing clean and testable code and are familiar with common software design patterns.
• You are self motivated and driven to achieve; you enjoy setting yourself goals and exceeding them, and you tackle the status quo.
• You are a deep thinker, you like to innovate, you like to solve problems creatively and quickly, and are passionate about technology and people.
• You thrive in an environment of mutual respect, openness and collaboration. You enjoy getting things done at a quick pace.
• You have a sense of ownership, you enjoy taking initiative and leading work through to completion.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting edge company, disrupting its industry. Currently optimising over $100bn+ in procurement spend for the world's largest companies, Keelvar is more than just a software company. Keelvar is an evolution of how companies work.

Our technology is unparalleled in its space. We are on a fast-paced journey to herald a new era of SaaS 3.0. Using AI, Machine Learning, and Game Theory to build intelligent systems that optimize and automate the procurement sourcing process, we save our customers millions of dollars every year, and help their suppliers find the best customers for them. Many of the world's top blue chip companies use Keelvar to aid negotiations; they set high standards that we relish achieving because it helps us be the best at what we do.

We believe we can change the world and have fun doing it. We are a hard-working team who love what we do. We believe that a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and risk-taking is the key to finding breakthrough approaches - and we don't settle for conventional approaches.

We strive for excellence, challenging ourselves and each other, with independent thinking, a lot of focus, and plenty of collaboration. In our eyes, the bigger the challenge, the bigger the reward. We're not content with just equipping users with good tools; we want to help our customers achieve success and excellence, and sometimes this requires lateral or unconventional thinking. We want you to share your knowledge readily and learn every day. We like to ask questions, and answer questions when we can. We invite you to a workplace that is inclusive and celebrates diversity. We support everyone in being themselves, feeling empowered and inspired to make a difference.

If you are passionate about how technology is changing the world of work and want to work with a great team, this is the role for you.

Engineering Graduates required to work on FTTX Rollout as part of a fast growing team in the Telecoms industry.

Huge opportunity for career growth and development in one of the leading build partners nationwide.

Candidates should be enthusiastic, willing to learn and have a proactive attitude.

Full clean driver's licence required.

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Engineering Manager (Applications - AI)

NewsWhip is the leading provider of predictive media intelligence, tracking and predicting engagement with the world's news stories each day.

Our platform is used each day by journalists at hundreds of top tier publications, and communications professionals at all 10 of the top 10 global PR agencies, dozens of international brands, and NGOs, international organisations and not-for-profits.

As an Irish company, our product and engineering functions are central to our business. This presents a great opportunity to directly input into what we build and how we build it. There is a direct link between your work, our customers and the continued success of NewsWhip.

We're seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead two multi-disciplinary feature teams delivering NewsWhip's ambitious AI roadmap. As a key member of our product delivery team, you'll work closely with Product and UX leaders to shape and execute our AI strategy while managing diverse engineering teams that bring innovative solutions to life.

Responsibilities:

Product & Strategy Leadership

• Partner deeply with Product and UX leads as part of the core product delivery triad (Design, PM, Engineering) working together to explore opportunities
• Actively contribute to product strategy and roadmap planning, providing technical perspective and feasibility assessment
• Drive feature definition and scope through close collaboration with Product Management and UX Design
• Balance customer needs, technical constraints, and business goals to make informed product decisions
• Proactively identify and communicate emerging AI technology opportunities that align with business goals and customer needs, helping shape the product vision through technical innovation
• Facilitate discovery sessions and technical spikes to validate approaches and identify risks early

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor two cross-functional engineering teams (~8/9 engineers) across Backend, Frontend, Data Platform, and DS/ML disciplines
• Foster a collaborative environment where Engineering, Product, and UX work seamlessly together
• Drive engineering excellence while ensuring alignment with product goals and timelines
• Manage team performance, career development, and growth
• Own team metrics, capacity planning, and resource allocation
• Ensure delivery plans, team structure, and engineering outputs consistently align with business objectives and product goals, maintaining focus on measurable customer and business impact

Requirements:

• 5+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years in engineering management
• Strong track record of partnership with Product Management and UX teams
• Experience leading product discovery and solution design processes
• Proven ability to influence product strategy through technical leadership
• Strong technical background with experience in either Backend Development, Data Engineering, or Machine Learning
• Experience managing diverse technical teams and coordinating cross-functional initiatives
• Understanding of modern AI/ML technologies, cloud platforms, and software architecture
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with agile methodologies and modern software development practices
• Proven ability to mentor and develop engineering talent

Technical expertise in several of:

• Large Language Models and their APIs
• Vector databases (ChromaDB, Pinecone, Weaviate, etc.)
• Embedding models and similarity search
• RAG architectures
• Prompt engineering and management
• AI evaluation and testing frameworks
• LLMOps tools and practices

Nice to have:

• Experience with AI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, etc.)
• Background in media analytics or content intelligence
• Knowledge of semantic search and content retrieval
• Experience with real-time AI systems
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
• Previous startup or high-growth company experience

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Bonus for individual and team performance
• Pension
• Great working environment - remote first or hybrid model
• An opportunity to help define an entirely new industry category
• Excellent opportunity to grow in one of Dublin's fastest growing home-grown companies

Our ethos:

We believe in maintaining a friendly work environment, a healthy work-life balance, and compensating our employees fairly for their input. You'll be part of a team that believes in mutual support and education, and for a company where a work week isn't just the gap between weekends, but an opportunity to do work that is impactful and innovative.We also love eating and socializing together, annual and seasonal company and team retreats, healthy and unhealthy snacks and other perks.

Engineering Manager - Mechanical Design

We are seeking an experienced and motivated
Engineering Manager
to lead a Mechanical Design team and oversee the delivery of complex, high-value engineering projects. Based full-time on site, this role is central to driving project execution, enhancing design productivity, and ensuring engineering outputs meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Orientation

• Translate customer requirements into clear operational and engineering plans.
• Build long-term client trust through reliability, responsiveness, and tailored solutions.
• Ensure customer experience is a priority in every operational decision.

Project & Program Management

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple engineering projects, ensuring scope, budget, quality, and timelines are consistently met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality teams to align technical deliverables with project milestones.
• Manage evolving customer requirements without compromising quality or timelines.
• Align engineering, delivery, and support functions under unified project goals.

Engineering Excellence

• Allocate resources effectively to meet fluctuating project demands.
• Establish and maintain engineering workflows, documentation standards, and design quality processes.
• Identify opportunities to shorten design cycles, improve cost-efficiency, and enhance product quality.
• Support strategic initiatives including modular platform development, design-to-cost programs, and digitalisation.

People & Communication

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Mechanical Design team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and technical innovation.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders through clear and empathetic communication.

Systems & Tools

• Utilise technology for visibility, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Leverage KPIs to measure performance and guide decision-making.
• Champion the use of CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) and design standardisation to improve efficiency.

Strategic Thinking & Execution

• Apply commercial awareness of business models, margins, and customer value to engineering delivery.
• Ensure day-to-day operations are aligned with broader business and client strategy

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in mechanical design within a fast-paced, project-based engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in leading teams and delivering technical projects in a manufacturing or equipment fabrication setting.
• Strong understanding of design for GMP environments, ideally within pharmaceutical or life sciences sectors.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD systems (e.g., SolidEdge, SolidWorks) and engineering documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership, project coordination, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a structured and proactive approach to problem-solving.