This role is ideal for an ambitious professional ready to
Move beyond functional leadership into true site-level influence
Lead in an environment where people, process, and problem-solving matter more than automation
Apply deep mechanical engineering expertise to improve real-world manufacturing performance
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team you will
Drive engineering strategy and execution across the site
Play a role in shaping site strategy and influence key business priorities
Own and deliver step-change improvements across yield, productivity, quality, and cost performance
Build, develop, and empower a high-performing engineering organisation capable of delivering sustained operational impact
What You’ll Be Responsible For
People Leadership in a Hands-On Environment
Lead, develop, and inspire a highly engaged engineering team operating in a manual, production-driven setting
Build capability through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
Set clear direction while empowering senior engineers and supervisors to operate with autonomy
Foster a performance-driven, problem-solving culture on the production floor
Engineering & Operational Excellence
Provide robust, real-time engineering support to high-volume manufacturing operations
Apply mechanical engineering expertise to optimise equipment, tooling, and processes
Lead structured problem-solving initiatives (root cause, CAPA, lean methodologies) to resolve complex production issues
Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, and equipment performance
Support new product introduction, ensuring processes are scalable, robust, and manufacturable
Strategic Leadership & Site Influence
Act as a key voice on the Site Leadership Team, shaping site direction and priorities
Lead transformation initiatives across manufacturing operations
Define and execute engineering strategy aligned to business goals
Build strong cross-functional partnerships to enable performance delivery
Financial & Resource Ownership
Own and manage the engineering budget and capital planning
Forecast and plan for
Headcount and organisational structure
Equipment investment and upgrades
Infrastructure improvements
Ensure efficient deployment of engineering resources to maximise impact
Delivery & Execution
Set engineering priorities aligned to safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC)
Ensure consistent execution of key engineering and validation programmes
Take ownership of site-level performance outcomes, not just function-level metrics
What You Bring
Experience
National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 7 qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline
9+ years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, including leadership roles
Proven success leading teams in high-volume, operational environments
Technical Strength
Strong mechanical engineering aptitude with hands-on understanding of manufacturing systems
Experience in process development, equipment optimisation, and validation
Knowledge of regulated environments (FDA, ISO, or similar)
Leadership Mindset
Ambitious, career-driven, with a desire to operate at senior leadership level
Confident influencing at all levels, including executive stakeholders
Comfortable leading in a people-intensive, less automated environment
Problem-Solving & Execution
Exceptional structured problem-solving capability (root cause, data-driven decisions)
Proven ability to drive change and performance improvement in complex settings
Strong judgement with the ability to balance risk, performance, and business impact
Why This Role Stands Out
Real Leadership Impact
You’re not just managing a team—you’re shaping the performance of an entire site.
SLT Exposure
Gain visibility and influence at the highest level of site leadership.
Hands-On Engineering Challenge
Work in a mechanically focused, people-driven environment where your expertise truly matters.
Transformation Opportunity
Lead meaningful change in a complex, high-impact manufacturing operation.
Career Progression
Position yourself for future senior leadership roles within a global organisation.
What Success Looks Like
A high-performing, accountable engineering team delivering consistently
Tangible improvements in yield, efficiency, and quality
Strong execution of structured problem-solving across the site
Successful delivery of new products and engineering initiatives
A culture where engineering drives performance on the floor
Ready to Step Up?
If you’re an ambitious engineering leader ready to combine technical depth, people leadership, and strategic influence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical
practitioner designated by the Company
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- The base pay for this position is
- N/A
- In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY
Engineering
DIVISION
AVD Vascular
LOCATION
Ireland > Clonmel : Cashel Road
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
WORK SHIFT
Ie - Coreflex (Ireland)
TRAVEL
Yes, 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES
Not Applicable
