Production Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 7, 2026. Liebherr Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Responsibilities
We are currently recruting for a Production Engineer to join our team in Industrial Engineering. The Production Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the planning and scheduling of production throughout the factory. The Engineer will liaise with Design, Industrial Engineering, and Production personnel as necessary regarding production engineering requirements. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter, dependable, thorough and can manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This position will be supported with a strong mentoring and education program as required.
Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:
- Plans and schedules production, including the process of steel construction, mechanical and electrical crane components.
- Operates the Company ERP production system.
- Conducts time and method studies.
- Develops detailed layout for equipment, processes, and workflow.
- Optimises procedures and processes, labour cost control, Make or Buy analysis.
- Interprets MES data and compiles report, evaluating existing manufacturing processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Analyses technical drawings and provides material and cost estimates.
- Analyses potential issues and implements CIP projects.
Qualifications, Requirements & Experience
- Third level qualification in relevant discipline (STEM level 8 minimum)
- 3 Years previous experience in Production Engineering essential
- Previous experience with MES/ERP systems essential
- Lean Green Belt desirable
- Experience using CAD, data analysis programs and related software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- High Level of technical expertise along with being a strong analytical thinker
- Strong communicator with the ability to build relationship at all levels.
Benefits
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Paid overtime
- End of Year Bonus
- Pension Scheme
- Service Pay
- Early finish on a Friday
- 21 days annual leave + Length of service days
- Company Fixed Days
- Subsidised canteen
- Sports and Social Club
- Retailer Discounts
- Life Assurance
- Refer a friend Scheme
- Maternity Pay
- Educational assistance
- Career Progression Opportunities
**Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.
**We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies for this role.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Fiona Darby.
One Passion. Many Opportunities.
The company
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ship to shore cranes, rail mounted gantry cranes and rubber tyre gantry cranes. From its base in Killarney, Ireland, the company designs, builds and exports container cranes worldwide. Founded in 1958 as the first Liebherr factory outside of Germany, today, container cranes manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland are renowned for their quality, longevity andproductivity.
Location
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd.
Killarney
Ireland (IE)
Contact
Fiona Darby