Job Description

Are you passionate about driving engineering excellence and innovation in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility? Join our company in Dundalk, Ireland, as the Engineering Centre of Excellence (CoE) Lead. In this leadership role, you will develop and implement best practices, standardise engineering processes, and foster continuous improvement initiatives to support our manufacturing and operational goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure engineering solutions are aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and sustainability targets. 

Your Core Responsibilities 

Lead the Engineering Centre of Excellence to establish and maintain engineering standards and best practices. 

Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and safety. 

Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies. 

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams. 

Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure engineering solutions meet business and regulatory requirements. 

Oversee capital projects and maintenance activities, ensuring timely delivery within budget and compliance with standards. 

Champion innovation by integrating new technologies and digital tools. 

Manage engineering resources effectively, including budgeting, staffing, and contractor management. 

Who You Are 

You are ready if you have: 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline). 

Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in engineering roles within pharmaceutical manufacturing or a highly regulated industry. 

Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives. 

Strong knowledge of GMP, FDA, EMA regulations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. 

Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies. 

Experience managing capital projects and maintenance engineering in a regulated environment. 

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. 

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams. 

 

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As a company, we are committed to keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.  

 

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.  

 

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.  

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application. 

 

So, if you are ready to: 

 

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today. 

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Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company.  No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. 

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Engineering Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Leadership, Manufacturing, Process Improvements, Regulations

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/28/2025

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Requisition ID:R359902