Project Manager – Technical Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing

Mergon Group

. Lead new customer projects through the entire project lifecycle .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeCastlepollard • IrelandMid-LevelSenior💰 €60,000 - €80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within manufacturing, particularly in healthcare and medical device sectors, with a strong focus on APQP, PPAP, and validation processes. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and managing customer relationships to ensure project success and adherence to quality standards.

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Project Management ExperienceAPQP KnowledgePPAP KnowledgeMedical Device Manufacturing ExperienceCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementManufacturing ProcessesValidation ProcessesRisk ManagementBudget ManagementTimeline ManagementResource ManagementProduct DevelopmentQuality StandardsContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Formal Project Management Qualification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare ManufacturingMedical DeviceAutomotive ManufacturingIndustrial ManufacturingISO13485

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead new customer projects through the entire project lifecycle
Manage project timelines, budgets, resources and deliverables
Coordinate product design, mould design, equipment development, validation activities and production readiness
Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout the project
Lead cross-functional project teams including Engineering, Tooling, Design, Quality, Operations and Supply Chain
Manage project risks and implement effective mitigation plans
Drive clear communication and regular project reviews with customers and stakeholders
Support APQP, PPAP, validation and customer-specific programme requirements
Ensure projects are delivered in line with customer expectations and Mergon's quality standards
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Technical Services
Co-ordinate trials at supplier site and in house as relevant
Manage high volume trial at mass production location
For Medical projects, manage all Qualification phases as parts of the pre-determined process (IQ, OQ, PQ) as per ISO13485

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing or a related discipline
Proven project management experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong organisational, planning and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
Self-awareness, learns from wins, failures, and mistakes and turns them into opportunities
Acts with a sense of urgency; multitasks and reprioritizes work appropriately
Helps others and generously shares expertise, best practice, information and knowledge
Experience within healthcare/medical device manufacturing
Experience in automotive or industrial manufacturing environments
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, validation and product development processes
Formal Project Management qualification
Experience working with international customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Pension scheme
Health Insurance
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Learning & Development opportunities
Wellness initiatives
Career development opportunities within a growing international organisation
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Exposure to innovative technologies, products and manufacturing processes