On the Pulse with Pat – March

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Welcome to the first in our new series of blog posts. As the manager and owner of ALS Identify, our marketing manager, Gillian, has asked me to craft up a blog post once a month to keep all of our friends, followers, and customers up to date with what’s going on at ALS Identify.

Did you hear we’ve been shortlisted for the SFA Manufacturing Award for 2025? We’re delighted with the shortlist and we are eagerly awaiting the Awards night later this month. As part of our shortlisting, we were invited to exhibit at the SFA Business Connect event in the Kilashee Hotel in Naas last month. It was great to see the calibre of Irish businesses across so many categories.

Check out how busy out workshop is this month! Our teams have been building systems for food, beverage, packaging, and life sciences customers. It’s great to see so many projects coming in meaning that we need to keep expanding our teams. We’ve had 3 new hires already this year, welcoming Peter, Gillian, and Matt to the team and we have the hiring hat on again with three fantastic roles; Internal Sales Rep,  Field Service Engineer and Project Engineer. If you know anyone who fits the bill, please share as we’re keen to get these roles filled quickly.

busy ALS Identify Workshop

For the last couple months, we’ve been working on some exciting end of line automation projects with customers in the life sciences and food sectors. We’ve also built and installed some standard labelling systems for one of our regular food customers. Gillian shared a great video of this on our LinkedIn page.

Have you heard the latest from our partners? In February, Novexx launched the XTP 604, a state-of-the-art single card printer designed exclusively for printing cards. It is a single card printer with thermal transfer printing impresses with a reliable transport system that – in contrast to roll labels – guides the cards to be printed flat through the printing process. Thanks to the choice of two different stacking systems and options, it is suitable for a wide range of card formats. Furthermore, the XTP 604 can be equipped with RFID technology, which offer additional application possibilities in the field of identification.

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Opportunity for Project Engineer

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We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our growing operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating multiple engineering projects within our manufacturing operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and in line with quality standards. Your key responsibilities will include project planning, resource allocation, progress tracking, and troubleshooting, while providing technical expertise to drive continuous improvements. This role is perfect for someone with strong project management skills, a solid technical background, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Main Responsibilities

  • Carry out project planning – this will include setting goals and objectives, defining roles and producing project schedules
  • Liaise with customer/internal sales for approval of the system design in the phase between order receipt and system build
  • Work with Design/sales/Operations to complete a comprehensive and documented bill of materials per project
  • Manage multiple projects – which includes coordinating the procurement of materials, project timelines
  • Collaborating with internal departments, vendors, partners and clients to ensure project milestones and timelines are met in a cost-effective manner
  • Experience of co-ordinating engineers on project teams at all levels along with cross functional teams and external service providers
  • Draft & review required documentation per project, and take ownership of preinstall testing to ensure compliance with customer requirements (FAT/SAT etc)
  • Understanding the typical project life cycle from concept through to installation and has proven experience in these areas
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills – Must be well organised in approach to work and disciplined in the evaluation of priorities and reaction to it
  • Must be able to deliver in a fast – paced environment where there can be simultaneously many competing priorities
  • Logical and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written along with an ability to communicate ideas, concepts, and projects clearly and positively
  • Continuous improvement – evaluating successes and challenges of closed projects to enhance learning for future projects
  • Analysis and progress reports to management

The Ideal Candidate

Required skills:

  • Relevant Qualification, degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • A strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
  • Experience in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
  • High attention to detail to ensure that all aspects of the project are executed accurately and to specification.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, managing competing demands
  • Familiarity with project management tools or software for tracking project progress

Preferred skills:

  • Previous experience working in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma practices is a plus for driving process improvements.
  • Experience managing relationships with suppliers, contractors, and other external parties.
  • Ability to lead small teams or work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Experience in identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar certification is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks for supporting engineering design activities.
  • Understanding of budgeting and cost management within project environments

In return, we offer you:

  • A small, interactive and supportive team, ready to welcome you
  • A role that is integral to the company’s growth
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the industry
  • A satisfying career – we are passionate about development & progression of our employees