Senior Electrical & Electronics Engineer

Vertiv/E&I Engineering is the largest electrical switchgear manufacturers in the UK & Ireland. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in a highly qualified and experienced team of Engineers to work in our manufacturing facilities across three continents. With over 30 years of experience in delivering high-quality electrical switchgear solutions, we are experts in providing technical services, project management services, and unrivalled customer support for every client project.

Due to continued growth, Vertiv/E&I Engineering Ltd is seeking to recruit an ambitious and motivated Engineering Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective management of the regional engineering team catering primarily for the EMEA market. You will be rewarded with a market-leading salary, excellent opportunities for development, and extensive support. This is an opportunity to become a key part of the ongoing success of one of Ireland’s leading engineering companies.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Provide strong leadership in planning, executing, and delivering project design packages, ensuring adherence to specifications along with safety and quality standards.

Identify how engineering can contribute to the achievement of the company's strategic initiatives. Determine which areas can be improved to drive efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure alignment of design packages and standardization of product offerings to streamline design and manufacturing processes

Act as a point of escalation for resolving issues that may arise during project execution to ensure smooth project delivery. This will require collaboration with project management, production and the site service departments.

Demonstrate strong leadership qualities in managing the core engineering department of the group in planning, executing and delivering project design packages on time, ensuring adherence to specifications along with safety and quality standards.

Deliver a culture of high productivity within the organisation, ensuring that activities are cost-effective and that the levels of resources are managed effectively.

Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the design department and seek feedback from stakeholders, monitor industry trends, and explore new technologies and techniques to enhance our Vertiv/E&I products

Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages growth, accountability, and a sense of pride in the team's accomplishments.

Ensure quarterly reviews are carried out for employees to monitor personal development of team members

Develop methods to measure department performance and create KPIs to present to upper management

Liaise with human resources to support the development of employees within the organisation

Familiarize yourself with the company's long-term vision, mission, and strategic objectives. Understand the specific goals and targets set by senior management to guide the company's growth and development.

Comply with all necessary legislation and company policies regarding the management of people and data.

Be open to undertaking additional duties beyond the typical role to ensure successful design delivery.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

3rd level qualification in Engineering or equivalent