Senior Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Ireland - Ennis

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced engineering leader to drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across a multidisciplinary engineering organisation. This role is central to ensuring world‑class performance in a highly regulated, high‑reliability manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Provide both strategic direction and hands‑on leadership to the engineering organisation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Act as a core member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to organisational analysis, long‑term planning, and advancement initiatives.

• Lead engineering activities across electronics, mechanical, and chemical disciplines to improve delivery performance, reduce costs, enhance compliance, and lower RMA rates.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure full compliance with MIL‑PRF‑19500, MIL‑STD‑750, DLA requirements, AS9100, ISO14001, and internal quality standards.

• Uphold Microchip Ireland’s Quality Manual, government specifications, and all in‑house procedures.

• Champion risk management and change‑management processes across engineering and operations.

Cross‑Functional Leadership & Governance

Serve as a key representative on:

• Technical Review Board (TRB)
• Materials Review Board (MRB)
• 6S Steering Committee
• Health & Safety Steering Committee
• Automation & Digitalisation projects

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor the engineering team, building strong talent pipelines and ensuring high performance.
• Promote a positive team culture focused on accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.

Technology, Automation & Innovation

• Drive automation, digitalisation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives, integrating mechanical, electrical, and software principles.

• Oversee equipment appraisal, investment, and standardisation to support safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

• Partner with global Microchip divisions and suppliers to share best practices and leverage advanced test and screening technologies.

• Business & Operational Support

• Provide engineering support to Tactical Marketing, Planning, and other business units.

• Manage engineering budgets, capital expenditure proposals, and ROI justifications.

• Contribute to sustainability and ESG initiatives, focusing on energy efficiency and environmental impact reduction.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Level 8) in Electronics, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Extensive engineering experience within highly regulated industries (semiconductor, aerospace, medical device, etc.).
• Proven leadership experience managing cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Strong grounding in electronic and mechanical fundamentals, with a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, adapt to change, and deliver under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP/MES/PLM systems.
• Knowledge of ISO and AS standards.
• Experience driving continuous improvement, performance management, and capability development within engineering teams.

Note

While this position is advertised at Senior Manager level, the final job title and level may vary depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with the role requirements.

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