Engineering Manager API Operations

Jenn at Wallace Myers is partnering with a key global client to source an Engineering Manager API Operations for their state‑of‑the‑art facility in Sligo.

This pharmaceutical site manufactures both high‑potent chemical APIs and high‑potent oral solid dose drug products. Be part of a recently expanded facility that is doubling down on innovation and digital manufacturing.

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• Lower Cost of Living: Rent up to 50% less than Dublin.
  
• Elite Education: Home to top‑tier primary and secondary schools.
  
• Global Connectivity: Just 45 minutes from Ireland West Airport (Knock) and a scenic 2.5‑hour drive to Dublin.
  
• Adventure and culture on your doorstep
  

This position reports to the Operations Engineering Manager and is responsible for leading and managing a team comprising of engineers, technicians, and apprentices. The Engineering Manager supports the API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) business unit. Your role will involve team development, budget management, liaising with production and ensuring compliance with policies related to Personnel, Quality, Engineering, Safety and Finance. This is a varied position which requires cross‑functional collaboration with contract maintenance providers, production, technical operations, quality and other personnel to ensure equipment performance is maximised. Your role will involve working on a variety of projects ranging from continuous improvement to new product introductions. The position requires experience gained in an API manufacturing facility.

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• Establish in conjunction with the Operations Engineering Manager the department goals, schedules and timetables for activities.
  
• Assist with the management and support of manufacturing equipment development.
  
• Support the API Engineering Team in ensuring that manufacturing equipment is maintained to meet the required legal, divisional and corporate standards.
  
• Prepare appropriate CAPA plans and implement timelines.
  
• Undertake specific investigations, and equipment monitoring, with a view to improve manufacturing performance e.g., reducing plant downtime and maximising plant output and yield.
  
• Implementation of equipment/process upgrade in an environment of continuous improvement.
  
• Develop monthly engineering metrics and provide management reports in a timely manner.
  
• Ensure relevant budgets are within target and prepare capital expenditure requests for plant as required.
  
• Ensure successful external, Division and Corporate audits.
  
• Ensure safety standards are met, and safe working practices are adhered to.
  
• Manage internal and external plant projects as needed.
  
• Supervise and manage relationships with external contractors.
  
• Attend relevant meetings and drive actions to closure.
  

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• Degree (Level 7 or above) in engineering or scientific area (Chemistry)
  
• Minimum of 6 years pharmaceutical industry with a minimum of 2 years' experience as an Engineering Supervisor.
  
• Previous experience in an active pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, particularly within the Engineering Department, is required.
  
• Experience with glass lined vessels, reactors, pumps, heat exchangers, ATEX, solvent handling.
  
• High level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure accuracy and total compliance with procedures.
  
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to make prompt decisions on engineering related issues
  

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

Contact Jenn Dinan on and email.

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