Job Description:
Title: Engineering Manager
Department: Engineering
Reports to: General Manager
Working Hours: 40 Hours – Typically 8:00AM – 5:00PM Mon to Thurs, 8:00AM – 2.30PM Fri
Location: Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan
Terex MDS are excited to bring an Engineering Manager role to the market. Reporting the General Manager, the role holder will join the Senior Management Team at Terex MDS – playing a critical role in the delivery of business objectives.
If you thrive in a customer focused role, are motivated by results and excited to lead people while developing exciting products – this could be the opportunity for you.
As Engineering Manager, you’ll lead and develop a team delivering innovative heavy‑duty mobile trommel machinery from concept through to launch. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape technical direction, coach engineers, and drive product excellence through robust engineering practices. You’ll partner closely with operations, quality, sales, service and customers, providing expert technical support and ensuring the voice of the end user is built into every design decision.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and support a team of engineers in the design, development and continuous improvement of heavy‑duty machinery.
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Own delivery across multiple engineering projects, ensuring on-time execution, robust design reviews and adherence to quality standards.
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Partner with cross-functional teams (operations, quality, sales, service and supply chain) to translate customer needs into clear engineering requirements.
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Champion strong engineering processes and best practices (design control, change management, verification/validation) to improve safety, reliability and speed to market.
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Plan resourcing and manage budgets to align priorities, capacity and delivery commitments.
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Stay current with industry trends and new technologies, bringing forward practical improvements to products and ways of working.
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Work with Sales, Service and Marketing to ensure the voice of the customer is central to design specifications for new products and upgrades to existing models.
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Lead root-cause investigations and implement cost-effective design and technology solutions to resolve field issues and drive ongoing model improvements.
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Deliver product designs and ensure new product introductions meet quality, delivery and cost targets defined by the NPPD process.
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Ensure measurable standards are applied for product safety, performance, function and reliability.
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Embed established Group engineering standards and associated IT systems to ensure effective global management of released engineering data.
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Manage the engineering budget in line with product plans and continuous improvement priorities.
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Drive standardisation of components and sub-assemblies across Material Processing to improve quality, serviceability and cost.
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Build a high-performing team: set clear direction, coach and mentor direct reports, and create a culture of continuous improvement, added value and cost reduction.
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Set team objectives and development goals, and track progress through regular 1:1s and clear performance measures.
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Create strong communication across teams to enable fast decisions, effective change management and smooth implementation of improvements.
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Ensure the team operates in line with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
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Carry out performance reviews and support people processes (attendance, holidays and employee relations) fairly and consistently.
Experience Level & Required Qualifications:
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Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent
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Membership of an industry related Professional Body preferred
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A strong track record in the design, development and successful launch of heavy machinery (or closely related industrial equipment).
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Experience leading an engineering team or function—either in a formal management role or as a senior/lead engineer ready to take the next step.
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Proven ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements
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Proven project management and supplier experience
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Confidence operating and influencing at a strategic level, balancing technical detail with business priorities.
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Proven experience with CAD and familiarity with TMS and the NPPD process (or equivalent product development frameworks).
Skills:
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Strong people-leadership skills with the ability to develop others, optimise team performance and build engagement.
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Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, influence and collaborate across functions and with suppliers.
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Confident negotiator, able to align partners on cost, quality, timing and technical requirements.
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Clear communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills—comfortable leading discussions from shop floor to senior leadership.
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Strong analytical and structured problem-solving approach, with a focus on practical, implementable solutions.
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Delivery-focused, able to plan and execute against deadlines while managing risk and trade-offs.
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Commercially and financially astute, with experience managing budgets and making value-based decisions.
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Strong technical foundation and curiosity, with the ability to simplify complexity for diverse audiences.
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Takes ownership of issues, keeps stakeholders informed and follows through to implement solutions.
Travel:
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The role will entail periodic overseas travel to support customers, suppliers and global engineering collaboration.
What is in it for you?
- Competitive salary and annual review process
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Participation in Materials Processing Incentive Plan
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Private Healthcare Insurance Cover
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Life assurance and Pension Membership
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23 days annual leave
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Spring Health Membership
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Linkedin Learning
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Perks Discount Card
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Training and Development through Terex Success and Future Leader Programmes
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
About Terex:
Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.
We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.
With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.
For more information, please visit www.terex.com.
Additional Information:
We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at [email protected].
The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.
