Overview

An established food manufacturer in Drogheda is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead site engineering strategy, oversee high‑value capital projects, and drive maintenance excellence across a busy 24he production operation.

You'll take ownership of the site's engineering roadmap while leading a high performing maintenance team along with the Maintenance Manager. This is operational/strategic role focused on project delivery, equipment lifecycle planning, vendor management, and ensuring the site continues to operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

If you enjoy shaping engineering strategy, delivering impactful projects, and improving reliability across a production environment - this is a superb opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute maintenance and engineering strategy for a high‑volume food production site.
• Lead high‑value engineering projects (typically up to €500k) including equipment sourcing, upgrades, overhauls, end‑of‑life planning, and site/facilities works.
• Point of contact for OEMs, contractors, and specialist service providers.
• Manage project planning, budgeting, timelines, and commissioning activities.
• Oversee the Maintenance Manager and ensure an effective, well‑structured engineering function.
• Support preventive maintenance planning to minimise downtime and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain strong alignment with Production and Quality teams to optimise equipment performance.
• Ensure all contractor activity is controlled through proper inductions, permits, and safety processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reliability, efficiency, and asset care.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, audit readiness, and compliance with site standards.

Criteria

• Engineering qualification desirable (degree preferred but not essential).
• Significant leadership experience within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong track record managing maintenance strategy and delivering capital projects.
• Excellent vendor, contractor, and OEM management experience.
• Strong understanding of maintenance systems, equipment reliability, and CI methodologies.
• Able to operate strategically while staying close to day‑to‑day maintenance performance.
• Effective communicator with strong organisational and project management capability.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment.

Reward

• Salary in the region of €75-85k (DOE)
• 20 days annual leave 10 statutory days
• 3% matched pension scheme
• Healthcare contribution
• Monday-Friday, 9-5 schedule
• Free on‑site parking
• Supportive culture with long‑term investment in engineering

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