- Location
- IRL Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Lead
- Source
- Workday
Description
embecta is a global diabetes care company that is leveraging its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit embecta.com or follow our social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Why join us?
A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.
You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees.
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to lead and develop a high‑performing engineering team within a fast‑paced, regulated manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for engineering leadership across safety, quality, people development, and process performance, while providing strong technical support to Operations, Quality, and Validation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and promote a Safety First culture, ensuring compliant and safe working practices.
- Manage, coach, and develop the engineering team through clear objectives, performance reviews, and capability development.
- Champion structured, data‑driven problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Ensure engineering compliance with quality systems, training requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Own engineering non‑conformances, failure investigations, change management, and customer complaints.
- Drive productivity, waste reduction, and equipment reliability through effective maintenance, calibration, and spares programmes.
- Provide technical leadership to support operational performance, new product introductions, and technical transfers.
- Support automation, capital projects, and design‑for‑manufacture initiatives.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
- 10+ years’ process engineering experience, including 5+ years leading teams in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience with new product introduction, technical transfers, and high‑speed automation.
- Strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a compliance‑driven environment.
- Project management experience is beneficial.
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embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
