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Position location:Dublin,Ireland / Cork, Ireland

Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda

Mott MacDonald
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About The business unit
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we're helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

About The Role
Our division provides Civil and Structural expertise across power generation and HV transmission including power plants, HV substation / HVDC Interconnector converter station, and HV cable projects. Due to continued growth, we are looking for Principal Structural Engineer with experience of engineering design to join our Civil and Structural Team in Ireland. The role will span a diverse portfolio of work and there will be opportunities for advancement within the team.

The Selected Candidate Will Carry Out Design Work On Power Plants, HV Substation/ HVDC Interconnector Converter Station, And HV Cable Projects, Fulfilling Tasks Including

• Project Management.
• Proposal Writing.
• Scheme Costings.
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED).
• Preparation of drawings for use in planning applications and tender packages.
• Detailed Civil/Structural Design.
• Design Coordination across multidisciplinary teams.
• Preparation of Specifications.
• Condition and Structural Assessment of existing structures to determine suitability for reuse.

Requirements

• Technical Expertise:
• Advanced Structural Engineering Knowledge: The candidate should have a deep understanding of structural engineering principles, including load-bearing capacity, material properties, and design codes (e.g., Eurocodes, ASCE).
• Proficiency in Structural Analysis Software: Familiarity with tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, or similar software is essential for modeling and analyzing complex structures.
• Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM): Knowledge of BIM technologies and their application to improve project visualization, coordination, and execution.
• Project Management Skills:
• Project Leadership: The successful candidate must be capable of managing structural engineering projects independently. This includes overseeing project timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Proposal Writing and Cost Estimation: Ability to write compelling proposals and estimate project costs accurately.
• Front End Engineering Design (FEED): Experience leading FEED activities related to structural components.
• Design Coordination and Collaboration:
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: The candidate should excel in coordinating with other disciplines (e.g., architects, electrical engineers) to integrate structural designs seamlessly.
• Conflict Resolution: Effective resolution of design conflicts within multidisciplinary teams.
• Attention to Detail:
• Drawing Preparation: Proficiency in creating detailed drawings for planning applications and tender packages. Compliance with relevant standards is crucial.
• Structural Assessment: Ability to assess existing structures for suitability and safety, considering reuse options.
• Communication and Leadership:
• Clear Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for conveying technical information, collaborating with team members, and presenting findings.
• Leadership Mindset: The candidate should demonstrate leadership qualities, especially when guiding junior engineers or collaborating with stakeholders.
• Experience:
• Relevant experience in structural engineering.
• Energy project experience would be advantageous for this role.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License: While not mandatory, having a PE license is advantageous

Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility
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Agile working
Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits Including

• Pension matched up to 7%
• Competitive annual leave
• Life insurance/Income Continuance
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
• Agile/flexible working – because life isn't 9-5
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance
• Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & travel tax saver scheme
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources
• Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.

Location(s):

Dublin, IE Cork, IE

Contract Type:
Permanent

Work Pattern:
Full Time

Market: Energy

Discipline:
Energy

Job Ref:
7662

Recruiter Contact:
Abhijeet Barpanda

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Weekend Shift

What you will do:

• This position's primary function is that of ensuring that manufacturing processes run consistently and meet performance targets.
• Actively interface with cross-functional team members and 3rd party Vendors, always practicing good teamwork in support of day to day operating requirements.
• Provide technical process support to a project or function.
• Monitoring and management of production yield performance on assigned lines.
• Liaising with Team Leaders with regard to productivity and efficiency performance issues on your assigned lines.
• Engage in mechanical / electrical / electronic troubleshooting, and in resolving hardware /software interfacing problems on the production floor.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair
• Communicating regularly with Operators regarding issues, concerns and watch-outs on the lines.
• Test electrical systems, circuits and wiring in processing equipment and fixtures.
• Planning, layout and installation of processing equipment on work-stations.
• Responsibility for product line performance, primarily maximizing productivity of the equipment and minimizing yield loss from the process.
• Co-ordination of preventative maintenance and calibration activities on assigned lines / process.
• Identifying and assisting the business with the implementation of technical improvements.
• Identification of process equipment spares requirements, plus sourcing and replenishment of all such spares from stock in accordance with company policies.
• Performing equipment qualification and projects work, as assigned.
• Design, specification, fabrication, testing and documentation of process equipment changes and improvements.
• Adherence to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements on sites, plus communication of any concerns regarding environmental impact, health or safety issues.
• Building of Quality into all aspects of one's work by maintaining compliance with all site and corporate Quality Management System requirements.
• Provision of out-of-hours support to the business as required by management or as mandated by shutdowns and/or equipment failures.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Certificate/ Diploma in Engineering, Science, related disciplineor hold a trade qualification in electrical, mechanical l& toolmaking or related discipline or has 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of electronics and software control systems.

• Entry level experience in a modern manufacturing environment ideally with previous experience in some or all of the following:

• Low / medium voltage electrical power systems

• Pneumatics

• PLCs

• Instrumentation

• Hydraulics

• Calibration

• AutoCAD

• Injection moulding

• Experience in the medical device industry is an advantage.

• Business understanding of operations and there impacts essential.
• High level of PC Skills required.
• Flexibility essential.
• Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
• Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Green or Black Belt 6 Sigma qualifications an advantage.
• Good problem solver and is analytical.
• Excellent customer service and communicates very well with good interpersonal skills.

Travel Percentage: None

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.

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 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.

Job Description Summary

We are currently seeking Engineering Graduates with Electrical, Mechanical, Process Engineering or Automation knowledge. As a GE graduate you will assume full responsibility and contribute as a functional professional. You will learn from, work with and network with GE Healthcare Professionals from all segments across the company.

Job Description

GE Healthcare Ireland Ltd

Engineering Graduate

GE Healthcare Cork Ireland

GE Healthcare Ireland Limited manufactures and distributes X-ray and MRI Contrast Media for internal and external customers worldwide. As part of the Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) business of GE Healthcare, at Cork we support the PDx vision of being the best-in-class supply chain delivering the right dose to the right patient at the right time.

GE HealthCare's purpose not only drives us to build a healthier future, but to create a world where healthcare has no limits. A world where care is at the heart of all we do. Care that doesn't know the meaning of impossible. That started with one idea and will endure for thousands. The kind of care that sparks the most precious thing of all: hope.

We are currently seeking Engineering Graduates with Electrical, Mechanical, Process Engineering or Automation knowledge. As a GE graduate you will assume full responsibility and contribute as a functional professional. You will learn from, work with and network with GE Healthcare Professionals from all segments across the company.

An graduate position with GE Healthcare Ireland provides you with

• Hands on Experience while Promoting your Personal and Professional growth.
• Induction Training.
• Mentoring.
• On going Job Training.
• Experience in Filling, Packaging, Utilities & Automation

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the set up and management of the programs for utilities, production & Packaging.
• Supporting site safety programs, improving our site standard in doing so.
• Ensure that all health, safety & environmental requirements are fulfilled in accordance with the responsibilities defined in the company safety & environmental statements
• Set up of specifications and standard procedures to align with industry standards.
• Updating & maintaining Maintenance documents & drawings.
• Act as SME for internal and external inspections programs.
• Monitoring of day-to-day performance of site equipment.
• Measuring and maximizing the uptime of equipment, supporting the site reliability program.
• Ensuring that a critical spare parts list for their system is identified and appropriate levels of spares are maintained.
• The definition and scoping of all process improvement activities relating to the system.
• Anticipating, solving or escalating problems as appropriate.
• Supporting design reviews associated with equipment purchases.
• Troubleshooting of performance trends.
• Risk assessments and mitigation projects relating to system performance.
• Support of new product introductions and introductions of new equipment.
• Representing Utilities / Maintenance department on site-based teams involved in implementing new technology, products or business processes to the site.
• Continuous improvement programs and all performance improvement projects.
• Reviewing and approval of changes to operating procedures and the change control process relating to the system.
• Working in a collaborative manner within the Process Teams structure and contributes to investigations, NC and CAPA closure.
• Develop a "reliability" cantered asset care strategy for the sites equipment, with the following core pillars: equipment criticality and spares assessment, predictive maintenance techniques, fit for purpose PM program, technician driven RCA program and FMEA techniques.
• Ensuring that plant and equipment is operating in a compliant manner and that all activities are conducted to meet GMP regulations, site and corporate quality standards and any additional regulatory requirements as required

Continuous improvement

• Continue to drive improvement through certified lines and other lean programs.
• Suggestions: surface ideas and suggestions from team. Support suggestions scheme program.
• Drive CI within shift: Be proactive in surfacing continuous improvement initiatives. Drive improved yields and efficiency.

Principal Qualifications Required:

• Pursuing a relevant third level qualification in Bachelor of Engineering or Science
• Candidates must have a minimum of 2.1 Grade in their degree course.
• Strong academic performance and extracurricular achievement.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven track record of teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative and integrity.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Engineering Supervisor - Stryker Neurovascular
This position is ideal for an experienced professional who combines strong technical knowledge with practical, hands-on problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. At our Neurovascular facility in Model Farm Road, you'll play a key role in leading and developing your team—offering real-time coaching, supporting technical development, and maintaining high standards of quality and output.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in day to day leadership of the business unit, and positively contribute to the Engineering team, driving engagement activities.
• People and performance Management:
• Coach and mentor the engineering group.
• Resource Management
• Lead the continuous improvement activities.
• Drive Manufacturing Loss improvements within the value stream.
• Quality Issues: Identifies, develops and implements processes to improve department performance. Provides manufacturing support by defining work assignments directed to address manufacturing process defects and implement process improvements utilizing Quality System tools.
• Develops and/or identifies new work processes and the improved utilization of human and material resources within the operations function.
• Engage and participate in supporting the delivery of Business unit's KPI's.
• Oversee the development of operational standards to be used in the plant for capacity evaluations, budget planning and as a basic for operational measures (Key performance indicator).
• Continuously improve the performance of the business by providing technical solutions to operations issues.
• Provide leadership and direction to the business unit on technology development and application within the manufacturing process.
• Support all capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation.
• Provision of out-of-hours support to the business as required.
• Liaise with Area Team Leads, Manufacturing Engineers and Senior Engineers to understand process and equipment down priorities and eliminate recurring issues.
• Liaise with Team Leads and Process / Maintennace Technicians on Equipment PM plans to minimise impact upon production schedule.
• Clear understanding of critical equipment availability metrics planned and unplanned.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you need:

• Level 8 degree in an Engineering or Science discipline.
• Ideally 4 years relevant experience in a team based regulated manufacturing environment, and ideally previous supervisory experience. Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements and current Health and Safety Regulations legislation.
• Proven experience practicing Lean tools.
• Business understanding of operations and their impacts essential.
• High level of PC skills.
• Strong communication skills with both Internal and external agents.
• An ability to facilitate a team of engineers to deliver a specific objective.
• An above average level of emotional intelligence.
• Flexibility essential with strong project management skills.
• The individual should enjoy working in an aggressive, dynamic and results motivated team based environment.

This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.

Our Client

Our client is a trusted partner to the global pharmaceutical industry, specializing in the design and manufacture of highly specialised and bespoke systems.

Role Overview

Our client seeks an experienced and motivated Engineering Manager to lead the Mechanical Design team and oversee the delivery of complex, high-value projects. Based full-time in Cork this role will focus on driving project execution, enhancing design productivity, and ensuring that engineering outputs align with our client's reputation for excellence and reliability.

Requirements

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
  •
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience in a fast-paced, project-based engineering or manufacturing environment is essential with a strong focus on leadership/ managerial experience

Remuneration

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary & package

Please apply to link below, and/or contact us for full job description and more information