Senior Project Engineer in Naas
- Salary (indicative scale)
- €83,496–€100,706 / year
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 18 Nov 2026
About the Role
Dawn Farms is currently seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our Engineering Department to be based in our facilities in Naas, Co. Kildare. The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for developing and delivering the strategic engineering plan to accommodate operational requirements for Dawn Farms sites in line with business objectives. This role will champion the upgrading of existing manufacturing processes and include the sourcing of new equipment and services as required.
Requirements
Key Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years managerial experience in a similar role within a manufacturing company.
- Degree certified in mechanical/manufacturing engineering.
- Proficient intermediate skills in Microsoft office packages such as Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
- Intermediate/Advanced level in AutoCAD.
- Strong background in software engineering.
- Strong technical engineering knowledge with problem solving experience.
- Food manufacturing project management experience.
- Extensive project management experience.
- Experience managing budgets to strict guidelines with proven success on payback.
Key Competencies:
- Strong focus Health & Safety, QA, Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction.
- Ability to apply Lean Manufacturing principles improving processes and systems.
- Successfully achieve KPI targets as outlined by manager.
- Successfully deliver/manage projects through excellent people management in providing effective leadership.
- Comfortable working in a every changing work environment.
- Develop processes and introduce new technology within the production facilities.
- Identify process improvements/cost saving opportunities.
- Work as part of a multifunctional team, in a pressurised fast paced working environment.
- Good verbal & written communication abilities.
- Self-motivated capability to work under minimum supervisor.
- Detail oriented with excellent with strong organisational skills.
- Flexibility to travel frequently required.
Details
Location: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (Flexibility Required)
Salary: Indicative HSE pay scale for this grade: €83,496–€100,706 per year.
Closing date: 18 Nov 2026, 22:59
How to Apply
Who We Are
Established in 1985, Dawn Farms is a family-owned company and the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented and dried sausage products outside of the US. The company currently supplies world-leading food brands across more than 44 markets, including the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Dawn Farms offers a full-service solution to B2B customers in the pizza, sandwich, snack and prepared meal sectors. All products are produced in state-of-the-art facilities, which include two production sites in Ireland, both of which are certified Halal and have been awarded BRC AA status. Our facility in Northampton is the largest cooked bacon facility in the U.K. Located at a state-of-the-art production facility in the town of Nonnweiler-Otzenhausen in Saarland, Germany, Haas produces a range of cooked, cured meats including beef, pork, ham and dried sausage products – salami and pepperoni – primarily for the Pizza Sector. Dawn Farms is a founding member of Bord Bia’s Origin Green sustainability programme and has achieved ISO 50001 Accreditation, is BRC Grade AA and Sedex approved.
Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Project Engineer role?
- The Senior Project Engineer will lead the value stream engineering function, implement continuous improvement of equipment and process, develop a strategic plan for production increases, act as the main interface between S&I and Operations, guide new methodologies, integrate new designs, develop KPIs, manage the production engineering team, develop work instructions, track budget spends, coordinate troubleshooting, lead project planning, manage communication, develop technical capability, ensure adherence to compliance standards, and perform other reasonable tasks as outlined by the direct manager or head of department.
- What qualifications and experience are required for this role?
- The role requires 5+ years managerial experience in a similar role within a manufacturing company, a degree certified in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, proficiency in Microsoft office packages, intermediate/advanced level in AutoCAD, a strong background in software engineering, strong technical engineering knowledge, food manufacturing project management experience, extensive project management experience, and experience managing budgets to strict guidelines.
- What are the key competencies required for this role?
- Key competencies include a strong focus on Health & Safety, QA, Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction, the ability to apply Lean Manufacturing principles, achieving KPI targets, delivering/managing projects through excellent people management, working in a changing work environment, developing processes and introducing new technology, identifying process improvements, working in a multifunctional team, good verbal and written communication abilities, self-motivation, strong organizational skills, and flexibility to travel frequently.
- What benefits does Dawn Farms offer?
- Dawn Farms offers annual leave, a pension plan, health insurance, a subsidized canteen, an employee assistance programme, a wellness programme, maternity/paternity leave benefits, training & development, career progression, a Christmas Savings Scheme, and a bike to work scheme.
- What is the closing date for applications?
- 18 Nov 2026, 22:59