4 Optimization Engineer jobs in Ireland

Process Improvement Project Engineer Job Purpose: Reporting to the CEO you will be designing, developing, & optimising manufacturing processes to unlock capacity, eliminate bottlenecks, & enhance operational efficiency. You will drive scalable growth while maintaining the highest standards of product quality, safety, & compliance, identifying barriers to growth, recommending improvements, & leading strategic process optimisation initiatives. Key Responsibilities you will: - Process Documentation & Barrier Identification Lead the effort to document barriers to growth & operational inefficiencies within current production lines. Develop detailed process maps & identify areas for improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions. Recommend future capital investment needs based on identified process constraints & opportunities for growth. Process Design To work closely with the R&D & Engineering teams to design sustainable aligned with future business needs. Lead all other initiatives to grow manuf. capability inc. the design & dev. of new manuf. facilities to support business scalability. Process Optimisation & Capacity Mgt. Conduct in-depth analysis of current production processes to identify capacity constraints, inefficiencies, across all technologies. Develop & implement strategies to resolve capacity issues, improve throughput, reduce batch fails & maximise yields & production output. Work closely with the operations team to optimize resource allocation & production scheduling & reduce downtime Lead initiatives to enhance plant capacity utilisation through process re-engineering & Lean Manufacturing principles. Continuous Improvement Promote & drive the company's continuous improvement programme using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & principles. Design & implement process improvements that enhance product quality, reduce waste, & optimise yield. Monitor & report on (KPIs) to track the impact of improvements & ensure alignment with company goals Project Mgt. Lead process improvement projects from initiation through to implementation, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, & with minimal disruption to production. Develop & manage project timelines, resources, & budgets, ensuring effective execution of process optimisation initiatives. Collaboration & Stakeholder Mgt. Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, S&T & R&D teams to ensure alignment in achieving operational goals & implementing process improvements. Effectively communicate process changes, new methodologies, & best practices effectively to all levels of staff. Work with the Senior Leadership Team to align process improvement strategies with broader business objectives. Training & Development - support the training & dev of operations staff on new processes, equipment, & operational procedures. CapEx - Lead all other initiatives to exp&/unlock manuf. capability inc. the location & design of a new manufacturing facility. Demonstrate financial discipline & compliance to overall Capex policy. Skills & Qualifications / Experience you will bring: - 3-5 years in process Eng or Operations management within manufacturing ideally in the food industry. BSc/BA in a Business project management or engineering related discipline. Exp. with automation tech, digital manufacturing, data-driven process optimisation Strong operational, commercial awareness, sound judgment & decision-making capability. Expertise in process mapping, root cause analysis, & process reengineering. In-depth knowledge of statutory & regulatory requirements of Food Safety, Customer Codes of Practice, H&S, & Env. Compliance. Can implement Lean Manuf. principles & CI methodologies. Strong problem-solving ability for mech & process-related challenges, addressing root causes. Exceptional stakeholder mgt. skills, inc. exp. work with employees, customers, auditors, & vendors/contractors. Proven negotiation & influencing skills in complex operational environments Excellent communication skills (both verbal & written) sharing technical concepts easily . Collating, analysing, & presenting data to support strategic decision-making. Challenge status quo & drive meaningful change in a constructive & professional manner. Strong business acumen with a proactive & strategic mindset. Enthusiastic, energetic, & optimistic with a can-do attitude. Working 4 days on site and 1 from home. The Benefits include: Commensurate salary negotiable Laptop, phone, P-card; Daytime role (M to F) 08:30 - 17:30 and at least four days on site. Skills: project engineering NPI food production process improvement

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**
**About the Role**
We are looking for a dynamic, inspiring, and strategic Transformation Leader to steer our organization through a period of significant change and growth. The ideal candidate will be a charismatic individual who not only envisions the future of our organization but also possesses the ability to motivate and lead our team toward that future. We have a key leadership role open for the Director Business Performance & Process Improvement; Payment Integrity based in Ireland.
_Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin and Letterkenny offices and telecommuting from a home-based office._
**Primary Responsibilities:**
Responsible for the identification of process improvements to support affordability savings through:
+ Develop Clinical Business Performance Improvement Strategy across Optum Health value streams to support an ambitious growth target of medical cost savings
+ Lead on implementing continuous improvements or strategic improvements to lead PI portfolio for Optum Health and support Gross Medical Cost Savings of approximately $ 3 Billion
+ Leadership and strategic planning skills to drive strategic operating model of the business keeping in mind the growth/innovation pillars to support the business
+ Develop and articulate Behavioral Health Payment Integrity Business Process Improvement & Transformation Strategy aligning it with our core values and business goals
+ Lead and inspire a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and adaptability across all levels of the organization to support an ambitious growth target and medical cost savings
+ Strategize & lead Transformation roadmap to achieve multi year benefits in collaboration with Product, Technology, analytics & Automation leaders
+ Drive organizational change initiatives, ensuring they are strategically aligned, effectively communicated, and successfully implemented
+ Create a high performing process exceeding all KPIs, & SLAs in partnership with Operations, Analytics and automation
+ Ensure operational performance improvements are tracked accurately, by establishing and automating statistical control models for value streams, utilizing internal tools and processes
+ Drive changes to performance metrics in partnership with finance, Analytics, workforce management / industrial engineering and ensuring benefits are accounted in P&L accurately
+ Communicate with Leadership/Senior Leadership about progress, challenges and actions required to remove hurdles
+ Provide guidance and assistance to internal and external (client) partners to ensure programs and strategies are implemented effectively and value realized
+ Collaborate with stakeholders, ability to influence without authority to gain support and buy-in for proposed business process solutions and adherence to team requirements
+ Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in business transformation
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree or Undergraduate degree with equivalent experience in Business Operations, Transformation, Change Management and Strategy
+ Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful organizational change initiatives
+ Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with the skill to inspire and motivate teams
+ A track record of fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment
+ Prove track record in managing large scale complex programs within a matrix environment
+ Trained in process improvement and change management programs like Six Sigma, Lean or equivalent degree from reputed university
+ Working knowledge of US health care and payment integrity in specific
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Six Sigma Black Belt certified with in-depth understanding of LEAN process
+ Knowledge / understanding of CPC coding
**Careers with Optum.** Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make the health system work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.SM
_At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission._
_Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveller community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. © 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved._

**Company Description**
**Work with Us. Change the World.**
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
**Job Description**
Our Ground Engineering United Kingdom and Ireland (UK&I) team comprises 150 people and provides services ranging from project management, feasibility studies, ground investigation design and interpretation, detailed design, contract administration and construction supervision for ground engineering works in UK&I and overseas. We support internal and external clients on a wide variety of projects, but predominantly work in infrastructure (highways and bridges) energy, water (flood alleviation and waste water), nuclear (decommissioning and new build), power, road, rail , aviation, ports and harbours, commercial and industrial developments, landslip investigation and remediation.
We work for leading Irish, UK and International clients including ESB, Uisce Eireann, TII, Local Authorities, National Grid, BP, Sellafield, Associated British Ports, National Highways, Network Rail, as well as for leading contractors and developers. We have an impressive portfolio of regional and national projects including the Great Grid Upgrade, STEP Fusion, Glen Earrach pumped storage hydro project, Northern Powerhouse Rail, HMNB Devonport redevelopment, alongside overseas projects including Al Ula, Neom and North Bothnia High Speed Rail Line in Sweden.
_This position is expected to begin in January 2026._
As a Ground Engineering intern at AECOM, you will contribute to a variety of projects, gaining hands-on experience in activities such as:
+ Support Ground Investigation Projects - Assist with desk studies, site inspections, rockface surveys, and geomorphological mapping. Help plan and procure ground investigations, and support senior staff in supervising on-site activities.
+ Data Collection and Analysis - Contribute to the gathering, management, and interpretation of geological and geotechnical data using tools such as Openground for data management and Leapfrog for 3D geological modelling.
+ Technical Reporting - Assist in preparing interpretative and design reports, ground models, and technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to relevant guidelines and standards.
+ Design Support - Help in the design and assessment of foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, earthworks, and rock slope stabilisation under the guidance of experienced engineers and geologists.
+ Numerical Modelling - Develop skills in 2D and 3D numerical analysis using AECOM's software packages, supporting geotechnical modelling and simulations.
+ Tender Documentation - Assist in preparing Ground Engineering tender documents for construction. E.g., Works Requirements and drawings
+ Collaboration and Teamwork - Work alongside multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, engineering geologists, and environmental specialists, to deliver integrated project solutions.
+ Health, Safety, and Sustainability Awareness - Apply health and safety practices during site and office-based tasks, with consideration for environmental and sustainability principles in all project work.
**Qualifications**
+ Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or Geology, with an expected 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or higher.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D is advantageous but not essential.
+ Strong interest in geotechnics and enthusiasm for engaging with multi-disciplinary colleagues and clients.
+ Willing to travel for work, including visits to project sites and possibly other AECOM offices.
+ Effective communicator in English, skilled in writing, presenting, creating drawings, and preparing reports.
+ Highly organised, able to prioritise tasks, and work collaboratively within a team or independently with initiative.
+ Creative, practical, and detail-oriented, with a methodical approach to problem-solving, planning, and design.
+ Comfortable using computers for design work and calculations.
+ Driven to achieve excellent results for clients and the business, while balancing project goals, budgets, and timelines.
+ Aware of health & safety, environmental, and sustainability considerations in engineering.
+ A clean driving licence is a plus but not essential.
**Additional Information**
**About AECOM**
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
**ReqID:** REF51174Z
**Business Line:** Transportation
**Business Group:** DCS
**Strategic Business Unit:** Europe & India
**Career Area:** Engineering
**Work Location Model:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** AECOM Ireland Limited