Technical Manager

The Technical Manager will work within the Engineering Team, reporting to the Head of Engineering, Ireland, and will be responsible for leading the technical aspects of projects and design.  The Technical Manager champions continuous product development improvements and, in conjunction with other functions, analyses feedback and identifies and implements appropriate problem-solving techniques to improve the quality of manufactured products and overall effectiveness and efficiency of processes.

What a typical day looks like:

• Provide effective, timely and appropriate technical support to all departments from tender stage to final test and commission

• Handle technical queries from clients and attend meetings where necessary

• Develop and monitor the technical aspects of in house and on-site test procedures

• Ensure that technical data presented in Anord Mardix documentation is accurate and up to date

• Minimise our exposure and risk by ensuring all aspects of design and build are compliant with the relevant product standards, customer specifications and country specific requirements

• Assist with checks and approvals of electrical schematics

• Assist the electrical design team with the creation of new circuits and bills of material

• Contribute to the development and improvement of Anord Mardix products and processes

• Highlight process deficiencies within the business, suggest improvements, and help bring them to fruition

• Provide appropriate feedback when questions arise, internally and externally, in relation to the safety and integrity of product builds

• Support site services when issues or queries arise on site

• Contribute to the technical aspects of project submittals

• Draft technical incidence reports in relation to on site or factory issues

• Help to source and champion new and alternative components that will improve our products performance and reliability, and lower our cost base in terms of material and labour

• Be involved in the selection of vendors and products for large scale projects

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and any other associated third parties

• Assist with training of new employees

• Responsible for all other technical duties assigned to you

The experience/qualification we’re looking to add to our team:

• Be a degree qualified electrical engineer or an electrician, with at least 5 years’ experience working in a similar industry

• Previous Managerial/team lead experience is considered as great plus

• Have in depth knowledge of the electrical components used in the design and build of switchgear products.

• Ability to write clear, concise technical documents and reports

• Be competent in IEC 61439 switchgear standards

• Understand electrical single line diagrams and schematics

• Have good communications skills and a positive, professional manner when liaising with clients

• Familiarity with AutoCad would be advantageous

• Strong team member with the ability to identify and drive implementation of innovative quality improvements

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company

• Good administrative/organisational ability with high level of attention to detail

• Eligible to work in Ireland (EU)

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;

• Opportunities to learn new skills in a fast-paced industry;

• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:A merit-based annual pay review
  Enhanced annual leave
  Employee recognition scheme and long service awards
  Referral bonus
  Volunteer days
  Group Life Insurance, including a death-in-service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year
  Company Pension Scheme
  Sick pay scheme
  Cycle to Work scheme
  Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
  

• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function;

• Travel opportunities (role dependent);

• Support your well-being by access to:Employee Assistance Programme through VHI offering free access to qualified counselors and expert advice.
  VHI Private Health Insurance
  On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders
  

• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.).