Engineering Supervisor – Clara

Posted: 8th July, 2026

Title: Engineering Supervisor

Department: Engineering

Location: Clara

 

Engineering Supervisor

From our spirited entrepreneurial beginnings to our today’s global leadership position in the healthcare market, Nelipak has enjoyed 70 years of creating, shepherding, and leading the healthcare packaging industry – with plenty of significant milestones along the way. Nelipak Healthcare Packaging has 14 locations worldwide, and over 1,600 employees. We are exceeding industry standards and expectations; We are Quality; We are bespoke packaging solutions, no matter the challenge; and we are always at the forefront of the healthcare packaging industry.

About the job…

Engineering Supervisor– Clara, Co. Offaly, IRL

The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination and supervision of the Engineering team, ensuring that production equipment and manufacturing assets are maintained to the highest standards of safety, quality, reliability and compliance.

The role is accountable for delivering preventative and corrective maintenance activities, supporting equipment installation and validation, driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring engineering compliance with GMP requirements, and developing a high-performing engineering team to maximise equipment uptime and operational efficiency.

What you will do:

• Ensure engineering activities comply with GMP, ISO 13485, FDA and company quality standards.
• Ensure engineering risk assessments, permits to work and contractor controls relating to engineering activities are completed and maintained.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures, engineering-related incidents and near misses, implementing robust corrective actions.
• Plan, priorities and supervise preventative and reactive maintenance activities across all production equipment and manufacturing assets.
• Monitor equipment performance, downtime trends and maintenance KPIs, implementing improvements to maximise equipment reliability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure that all maintenance work orders are completed accurately within the CMMS.
• Coordinate engineering resources to minimise production downtime while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Support the installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of new production equipment.
• Ensure calibration schedules are maintained for production equipment where Engineering has responsibility.
• Ensure preventative maintenance and service schedules are maintained for production equipment and facilities.
• Manage engineering spare parts inventory to ensure availability of critical components while controlling costs.
• Participate in engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Validation, EHS, and Supply Chain to support operational objectives.
• Provide engineering expertise during customer and regulatory audits.
• Produce engineering performance reports and present KPIs to management.
• Promote and demonstrate a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Support automation, PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, and manufacturing technologies to optimise production performance.
• Lead, coach and develop Engineering Technicians through regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews, and training plans.
• Allocate daily workloads and resources to meet operational priorities.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of engineering personnel.
• Support & manage team, conduct regular one-to-one, performance management, identify training needs and develop Engineering team.
• Drive accountability, engagement, and continuous development within the Engineering team.
• Support succession planning and technical skills development.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce waste, and optimise maintenance costs.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Support CAPA, deviations, change controls, and equipment validation activities.
• Ensure engineering documentation, SOPs, and maintenance procedures remain current and compliant.
• Participate in engineering call-out support where required.
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role.

Have you…

• Degree or Higher Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronic or Industrial Engineering (essential)
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies (desirable), Six Sigma Green Belt (desirable), Health & Safety / IOSH (desirable), Root Cause Analysis, (5 Why, Fishbone, RCA) CMMS maintenance systems, GMP / ISO 13485 / FDA awareness, Project Management experience (desirable)
• Significant engineering experience within a regulated manufacturing environment, with demonstratable experience of regulatory compliance and quality standards (essential)
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience (essential)
• Experience establishing and managing preventative and corrective maintenance programmes (essential)
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation systems (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Why Nelipak?

Working at Nelipak means being part of a community that values ​​innovation, teamwork, and making difference in healthcare.

We offer:

• A Supportive Environment: A culture of support, teamwork, and mutual respect, where every member is encouraged to contribute.
• Growth Opportunities: Commitment to your professional development, with opportunities to advance within the company.
• Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary and an attractive benefits package that reflects your expertise and contribution.
• Impactful Work: The opportunity to play a crucial role in delivering innovative packaging solutions that truly make a difference in healthcare.

The Benefits…

• Paid Time-Off for Annual Leave [23 day per year]

• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Work/Life Balance
• Pension Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Recognition
• Free onsite parking
• Death in Service
• Private Health Insurance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Closing Date

Closing date: Friday, 17^th July 2026

Interested…?

Nelipak is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer. For a confidential discussion, or to apply, please contact clarahr@nelipak.com. Please note, if you apply for this role, your interest and details will remain confidential. We will not contact your current employer as part of the application. Due to the urgency of this role, candidates must be eligible to work in the jobs location to be considered for this role. The duties listed for this role are not exclusive or exhaustive, and the job holder shall perform the duties that can reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

The above list of job responsibilities is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

 

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