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<h5><span style="color: #2a4b98;">INVESTED IN YOUR SUCCESS.</span></h5><h5>What we do is more than a job.</h5><p>At Sterling, we work every day to create solutions to our clients&rsquo; business challenges while advancing our employees&rsquo; career objectives.<br><br>We support your team in everything we do, from cutting-edge process development to hiring for your next success.<br><br>Sterling drives expected outcomes while ensuring safety and compliance within your most complex projects.</p>

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<h5><span style="color: #2a4b98;">WHAT WE BUILD ON</span></h5><h5><span style="color: #000000;">At Sterling, we are driven by our values.</span></h5><p><span style="color: #000000;">For more than five decades, our commitment to quality has been the cornerstone of our success. We always act with integrity&mdash;taking responsibility for our work, caring for our people and staying focused on safety and sustainability.<br><br>Respect for people is at the heart of our business&mdash;clients and employees alike. We have an unrelenting focus on inclusion - we are a diverse, well-rounded team of thinkers and doers that embrace all perspectives. This culminates in a positive impact on the work we do.</span></p>

<p>WHAT WE BUILD ON</p><h2>At Sterling, we are driven by our values.</h2><p>For more than five decades, our commitment to quality has been the cornerstone of our success. We always act with integrity&mdash;taking responsibility for our work, caring for our people, and staying focused on safety and sustainability.<br><br>Respect for people is at the heart of our business&mdash;clients and employees alike. We have an unrelenting focus on inclusion - we are a diverse, well-rounded team of thinkers and doers that embrace all perspectives. A diverse, well-rounded team of thinkers and doers helps Sterling embrace all perspectives. This culminates in a positive impact on the work we do.</p>

<h5 style="text-align: center;">Since 1969, Sterling has been focused on cultivating relationships and&nbsp;is in the business of building trust.</h5>

<p>INVESTED IN YOUR SUCCESS</p><h2>What we do is more than a job.</h2><p>At Sterling, we work every day to create solutions to our clients&rsquo; business challenges while advancing our employees&rsquo; career objectives.<br><br>We support your team in everything we do, from cutting-edge process development to hiring for your next success.<br><br>Sterling drives expected outcomes while ensuring safety and compliance within your most complex projects.</p>

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<h2>PROUD TO BE WOMAN-OWNED.</h2><div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end"><div><div class="pt-0"><div class="gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full"><div class="relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div><div class="group/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"><div class="flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3"><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow"><div class="min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="497c14f8-4331-4cd4-a0a0-847f5c2bf610" data-message-model-slug="gpt-4o"><div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]"><div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><p>We're excited to announce that Sterling Engineering Limited has officially met the qualifications to be named a Certified Women&rsquo;s Business Enterprise by WeConnect International!</p><p>This certification reflects our commitment to diversity, leadership and excellence, reinforcing our dedication to empowering women in business. We&rsquo;re proud to continue building strong partnerships and delivering top-quality engineering and staffing solutions with this recognition.</p><p><img src="https://cdn.sourceflow.co.uk/yi17tb2pmbvmyho8k83htie7aurb" alt="" width="400" height="179"></p><p>&nbsp;</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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<h2>Engineering Services</h2><h5>Take your projects from planning to reality.</h5><p>Every project has a range of challenges that need to be met. If your organisation seeks expertise to identify and implement these solutions, you&rsquo;re looking for Sterling Engineering. With decades of experience and a wide range of knowledge, we analyse problems and design solutions.</p>

<h2>Professional Services</h2><p>Take your projects from planning to reality.</p><p>Every project has a range of challenges that need to be met. If your organization seeks expertise to identify and implement these solutions, you&rsquo;re looking for Sterling Engineering. With decades of experience and a wide range of knowledge, we analyze problems and design solutions.</p>

<h2>Professional Services</h2><h6>Take your projects from planning to reality.</h6><p>Every project has a range of challenges that need to be met. If your organization seeks expertise to identify and implement these solutions, you&rsquo;re looking for Sterling Engineering. With decades of experience and a wide range of knowledge, we analyze problems and design solutions.</p>

<h2>Engineering Services</h2><h6>Take your projects from planning to reality.</h6><p>Every project has a range of challenges that need to be met. If your organization seeks expertise to identify and implement these solutions, you&rsquo;re looking for Sterling Engineering. With decades of experience and a wide range of knowledge, we analyze problems and design solutions.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Outsourcing engineering project services enable companies to save time, money and resources.</h3>

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<h2>Outsourcing engineering project services enable companies to save time, money, and resources.</h2>

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<p>Every project has a range of challenges that need to be met. If your organization seeks expertise to identify and implement these solutions, you&rsquo;re looking for Sterling Engineering. With decades of experience and a wide range of knowledge, we analyze problems and design solutions.</p>

<h2>Professional Services</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><h6>Take your projects from planning to reality.</h6><p>Every project has a range of challenges that need to be met. If your organization seeks expertise to identify and implement these solutions, you&rsquo;re looking for Sterling Engineering. With decades of experience and a wide range of knowledge, we analyze problems and design solutions.</p>

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<h3>Professional Services for Engineering providing Temporary, Contract and Permanent Solutions.</h3><p>Don&rsquo;t see what you&rsquo;re looking for? Ask us about any skill or discipline.&nbsp;</p>

<h4>THE STERLING ADVANTAGE.</h4><ul><li><strong>Dedicated Delivery Teams:</strong><ul><li>Project Manager</li><li>Coordinator</li><li>Researchers</li><li>Recruiters</li><li>Onsite Coordinator (as needed)</li></ul></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Coordinate and manage secondary suppliers</strong></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Highly competitive pricing with centralised invoicing</strong></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Quality compliance and access to top talent</strong></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Tracking and analytics</strong></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Monthly/quarterly status reports</strong></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Flexible benefit programs</strong></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Technical expertise to deliver a statement of work</strong></li></ul>

<p>At Sterling, we pride ourselves on our exceptional recruitment process. We build strong partnerships with our clients, providing high-touch communication and in-depth prescreening to ensure the perfect match. Our advanced technology and extensive candidate database allow us to effortlessly locate technical candidates that may be difficult to find through other recruiting means. In addition, our dedicated industry-focused talent teams are profoundly knowledgeable and assess technical skills, cultural fit, and alignment with our client&rsquo;s values. We also provide comprehensive onboarding support for a seamless transition and long-term success. As a result, we deliver top-notch talent that aligns perfectly with our client&rsquo;s goals and culture.</p>

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<h5>Empowering Success Together: Our Collaborative Journey</h5>

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Professional Service Offering</h3><p style="text-align: center;">As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), we specialise in managing and overseeing the staffing process for our clients. Our primary focus is to partner with you to help you efficiently acquire and manage your contingent workforce.&nbsp;</p>

<h4>THE STERLING ADVANTAGE.</h4><ul><li>Dedicated Delivery Teams:<ul><li>Project Manager<br>Coordinator<br>Researchers<br>Recruiters<br>Onsite Coordinator (as needed)</li></ul></li><li>Coordinate and manage secondary suppliers</li><li>Highly competitive pricing with centralized invoicing</li><li>Quality compliance and access to top talent</li><li>Tracking and analytics</li><li>Monthly/quarterly status reports</li><li>Flexible benefit programs</li><li>Technical expertise to deliver a statement of work</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h5><span data-preserver-spaces="true">ENGINEERING SERVICES</span></h5><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Sterling&rsquo;s experienced engineers can guide you from concept to prototype production or testing to manufacturing. With experience in multiple industries, we can deliver a creative approach to the project, accelerating time to market.</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of Project Managers, Engineers and Designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide Project Management, Engineering, Design, Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to Manufacturing, OEM, and R&amp;D customers.&nbsp;</span></p><h5>PROFESSIONAL SERVICES</h5><p>Our recruiters are experts in their related industries and talent skill sets. We leverage our industry relationships built since 1969, propriety database, and invested resources to connect you with the best engineering and technical talent.</p><ul><li>Recruiting structure driven by industry disciplines</li><li>We fully prescreen &amp; qualify candidates before submittal</li><li>90%+ of our business is from repeat clients</li></ul>

<h3>Why Sterling?</h3>

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<h2>Why Sterling?</h2>

<p>Our recruiters are experts in their related industries and talent skill sets. We leverage our industry relationships built since 1969, propriety database, and invested resources to connect you with the best engineering and technical talent.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Recruiting structure driven by industry disciplines</strong></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>We fully prescreen &amp; qualify candidates before submittal</strong></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>90%+ of our business is from repeat clients</strong></li><li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>2022 Manage HR Top Contingent Workforce Services Company</strong></li><li><strong>Best of Staffing Awards</strong><br><ul><li>Client Satisfaction &ndash; 11 Consecutive Years <br>Talent Satisfaction &ndash; 10 Consecutive Years <br>Employee Satisfaction &ndash; 4 Consecutive Years</li></ul></li></ul>

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<h2>Service Summary</h2><p>Elevate your product development journey with our cutting-edge Product Engineering services. We specialize in guiding your product through every stage of development. Our focus on scalability and future-proofing anticipates growth and technological advancements, providing a solid foundation for sustained success. Choose our Product Engineering services for a strategic partnership that goes beyond development &ndash; it&rsquo;s about shaping the future of your product portfolio with innovation, efficiency, and quality at its core.</p><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100.17%; height: 35px;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 49.8305%;"><col style="width: 49.8305%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 17.5px;"><td style="height: 17.5px;">Concepting</td><td style="height: 17.5px;">Detailing</td></tr><tr style="height: 17.5px;"><td style="height: 17.5px;">Product development</td><td style="height: 17.5px;">Reverse engineering</td></tr><tr><td>Simulation</td><td>Materials selection</td></tr><tr><td>Design for manufacturability</td><td>Prototyping</td></tr><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table>

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<h1>Process Engineering</h1><p><span class="TextRun SCXW161552399 BCX0" lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW161552399 BCX0">Let&rsquo;s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW161552399 BCX0"> engineer a solution together.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW161552399 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>

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<h1>Life Sciences Staffing Solutions</h1>

<h3>Did you know Sterling also provides outsourced design and engineering solutions for the life science industry?</h3><p>Sterling Engineering has decades of experience working on complex, highly technical projects across various life science clients. We have streamlined our processes, best practices, and customization of manufacturing systems to meet your needs &ndash; saving you time and money.</p>

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Organisations may encounter various obstacles when searching for technical and engineering talent, such as:

<h3>Professional Services for Engineering providing</h3><h3>Temporary, Contract and Permanent Solutions.</h3><p>Don&rsquo;t see what you&rsquo;re looking for? Ask us about any skill or discipline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At Sterling, we pride ourselves on our exceptional recruitment process. We build strong partnerships with our clients, providing high-touch communication and in-depth prescreening to ensure the perfect match. Our advanced technology and extensive candidate database allow us to effortlessly locate technical candidates that may be difficult to find through other recruiting means. In addition, our dedicated industry-focused talent teams are profoundly knowledgeable and assess technical skills, cultural fit and alignment with our client&rsquo;s values. We also provide comprehensive onboarding support for a seamless transition and long-term success. As a result, we deliver top-notch talent that aligns perfectly with our client&rsquo;s goals and culture.</p>

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<h1>Project Management</h1><p>Let’s engineer a solution together.</p>

<h1>Start-Up &amp; Documentation</h1><p><span class="TextRun SCXW28294526 BCX0" lang="EN-IE" xml:lang="EN-IE" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW28294526 BCX0">Let&rsquo;s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW28294526 BCX0"> engineer a solution together.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW28294526 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>

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<h2>Find Your Career With Sterling</h2><p>Sterling is fortunate to have a diverse and exceptional team of individuals with deep experience and expertise. We welcome professionals looking for new challenges, those starting their career journey and those eager to seize new opportunities in their professional lives.<br><br>With Sterling, you&rsquo;ll receive:</p><ul><li>Full benefits</li><li>Employment opportunities that give you flexibility and new challenges</li><li>Consistent opportunities that provide stability</li><li>Expert recruiters that advocate your unique skills</li></ul>

<p><strong>About Owen&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>Owen Clancy is a recruitment consultant, specialising in engineering and life science talent. He manages the full recruitment lifecycle, working closely with clients and candidates to deliver strong hiring outcomes and a transparent experience.&nbsp;</p>
<p>With a background in HR and as an Associate CIPD member, he brings a people-focused, professional approach baked by experience in talent acquisition, employee relations and HR operations.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He focuses on building long-term relationships and regularly recruits for technical roles across Ireland, including engineering, quality and project management positions.&nbsp;</p>

Owen Clancy 

<p><strong>About Tommy&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>Tommy McKeown is a senior recruitment consultant specialising in engineering and medical device talent across Ireland. He manages the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering closely with clients and candidates to deliver strong hiring outcomes and a seamless experience.&nbsp;</p>
<p>With over six years' experience in technical recruitment, Tommy brings a results-driven and market-focused approach, backed by deep knowledge of regulated industries including medtech and advanced manufacturing.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He focuses on building long-term relationships and regularly recruits for a wide range of roles, including R&amp;D, quality, project management and senior leadership positions such as VP Operations and Head of Engineering.&nbsp;</p>

Tommy Mckeown

<p><strong><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;">About Aidan</span></strong></p>
<p><span lang="EN-IE">Aidan McNabola is a seasoned engineering professional with over 38 years of leadership experience in engineering and manufacturing, including 16 years specifically in sterile manufacturing across five sites. They have managed both direct and indirect teams of over 50 people and have extensive experience in corporate governance, including remediation, regulatory compliance and inspections. Their background also includes leading greenfield operations from startup through acquisition and overseeing projects ranging from &euro;50,000 to &euro;150 million.</span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-IE"><strong><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;">Career Highlights:</span></strong></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Viatris Pharmaceuticals &ndash; Senior Director of Engineering. (6 years) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Managed engineering activities for the Sterile filling operations. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Managed the conceptual and detailed design and install of a sterile cartridge filling and assembly line . Capex value 30mill. Euros.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Taro Pharma &ndash; Engineering Manager. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Managed site engineering activities for a sterile fill finish facility. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Conceptual and detailed design for two new Aseptic Fill Finish Lines.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Elan Pharma &ndash; Senior Project Manager. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Front end study and detailed design for a new Fill Finish facility.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Allergan Pharmaceuticals &ndash; Engineering Manager. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Design, Build, start up of a new Botox facility 20Mill.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">GE Healthcare &ndash; Senior Project Manager/Operations. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Managed sterile filling operations. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Installation of a new sterile bottle filling line and start up operations.</span></p>
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<p><span lang="EN-IE"><strong><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;"><em>Education &amp; Qualifications:</em>&nbsp;</span></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Degree Mechanical Engineering, University Limerick</li>
<li>Chartered Eng. FIEI.</li>
<li>PMP Certified</li>
<li>Green Belt Certified</li>
<li>Level 6 Coaching Cert.</li>
</ul>

Aidan McNabola

<p><strong>About Todd</strong></p>
<p data-start="139" data-end="867">With over 25 years of engineering and manufacturing leadership, <strong>Todd Johnson</strong> has consistently delivered operational excellence across complex, large-scale environments. He has provided direct and indirect oversight of teams exceeding 3,000 employees and has managed multi-plant operations with a focus on efficiency, compliance and strategic growth. His expertise spans corporate governance, including remediation efforts, regulatory compliance and successful navigation of inspections. Todd has led greenfield operations from initial startup through acquisition and has overseen capital projects ranging from $75,000 to $750 million, demonstrating a strong track record in project execution and organizational transformation.</p>
<p data-start="869" data-end="2573">Todd&rsquo;s leadership has been instrumental in several high-impact roles throughout his career. As <strong data-start="964" data-end="1019">VP of Engineering and Operations at Point BioPharma</strong>, he led the startup of manufacturing operations, including technology transfer, product development and compliance with government regulatory requirements. His specialized expertise in radioligand therapies played a key role in the successful transition of business and operations to <strong data-start="1305" data-end="1318">Eli Lilly</strong>. Todd also managed investor and client expectations, ensuring project delivery and securing necessary funding. At <strong data-start="1433" data-end="1450">Zimmer Biomet</strong>, he served as Director of Engineering and Operations, overseeing highly customized medical device manufacturing. He implemented inventory controls, enhanced quality record management and led a full overhaul of the quality systems. As <strong data-start="1686" data-end="1742">Director of Engineering and Operations at Pharmedium</strong>, Todd focused on multi-site process standardization, led cleanroom expansions for continuous line operations and optimized cycle times in batch manufacturing environments. At <strong data-start="1919" data-end="1929">Baxter</strong>, he held the role of Senior Director of Engineering and Operations, where he drove continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OEE, managed large-scale CAPEX projects, led S&amp;OP processes and oversaw new product introductions. He also played a pivotal role in the acquisition and integration of an aseptic filling/API facility in India. Early in his career at <strong data-start="2292" data-end="2315">Abbott Laboratories</strong>, Todd served as Maintenance Manager, where he was deeply involved in navigating a consent decree and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), DMAIC, Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to support long-term compliance and performance improvement.</p>
<p data-start="2575" data-end="2912">Todd holds a <strong data-start="2588" data-end="2633">Bachelor of Science in Electrical Systems</strong> from <strong data-start="2639" data-end="2671">Southern Illinois University</strong> and is a certified <strong data-start="2691" data-end="2715">Six Sigma Green Belt</strong>.</p>

Todd Johnson

<p><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">About Karl</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">With 19 years in recruitment, Karl is a seasoned professional known for connecting unique talents with the right roles.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">His experience spans various regions including Europe, San Francisco, Dublin and London - where he has recruited for global companies, established talent strategies and specialised in sectors from hospitality to investment banking and now IT and Engineering.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Key to his success is his ability to actively listen, an approach that helps him understand clients' and candidates' needs. Passionate about tech advancements, he has built a vast network in IT and Engineering, maintaining respected relationships that drive his continued success in placing top talent in dynamic, evolving fields.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Outside of work, Karl is known for being heavily involved with various charities raising much needed funds for the local area and wild camping in beautiful Connemara or other parts of the coast of Ireland.</span></p>

Karl Lippett

Gerard Cunniffe

Owen Clancy

Tommy McKeown

<p><strong>About Gerard</strong></p>
<p>With Sterling&rsquo;s expansion into Ireland &amp; Europe, Gerard joined the Sterling Engineering team in 2023. Gerard is a recruitment professional with over a decade of international experience in the Engineering and Construction sectors. Currently serving as the Recruitment Team Lead at Sterling Engineering, Gerard has been instrumental in driving talent acquisition strategies that align with the company&rsquo;s mission to provide exceptional project support and staffing solutions across various industries, including Life Sciences, Automation &amp; Robotics, Manufacturing, Tech, Food &amp; Beverage and Construction.</p>
<p>His previous experience includes significant positions at 3D Personnel Ltd, LJB Recruit and Aspect Personnel. Gerard specialised in recruiting for key roles in the construction industry across Ireland, UK, Europe and Melbourne.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Gerard's known for building strong relationships with clients and candidates alike and is passionate about connecting top talent with leading organisations.</p>
<p>Outside of work, Gerard can be found at his local GAA pitch, running the roads or in his garden.</p>
<p><strong>Education</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor of Business (Honours) from Institute of Technology, Sligo</li>
</ul>

Gerard Cunniffe 

<p><strong>About Robert</strong></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Robert Noble joined Sterling in 2012 following a 30 year distinguished career in the Pharmaceutical Sector. His role is to expand Sterling&rsquo;s engineering services offering and deepen support services to existing clients already engaged in this sector.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Robert was the former Director of Technology and Design Engineering for Abbott Labs&rsquo; Global Pharmaceutical Operations. He has chaired the Packaging Equipment for Pharmaceuticals (PEP) Industry Group for ten years and served on the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute&rsquo;s (PMMI) Packaging Management Council for seven years. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois and has an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.</span></p>
<p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Project Highlights:</span></strong></p>
<p><em><span lang="EN-US">Manorhamilton, Sligo, Ireland</span></em></p>
<ul>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Directed a cross-functional team to assess and select the location for a Potent Drug Manufacturing Facility, resulting in the selection of the Manor Hamilton site in Sligo, Ireland.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Developed comprehensive front-end planning, including site layout, equipment selection, and construction strategies for a greenfield plant.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Designed and oversaw the installation of a state-of-the-art potent tablet coater.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Oversaw the planning for the expansion of the plant to accommodate new product implementations.</span></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><span lang="EN-US">Sligo Medical Device Plant &amp; Irish Third-Party Medical Device Component Sites</span></em></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li><span lang="EN-US">Directed the manufacturability design of a combination product auto-injector, optimizing production efficiency and quality.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Managed a team responsible for coordinating third-party component manufacturing and final product assembly and packaging.</span></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><span lang="EN-US">Cork, Ireland</span></em></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li><span lang="EN-US">Managed a multi-plant team to transfer several product lines from Puerto Rico to the Cork facility.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Oversaw equipment procurement and modifications, technology transfer, and the regulatory approval process.</span></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><span lang="EN-US">Queensborough, UK</span></em></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li><span lang="EN-US">Identified and resolved a critical liquid manufacturing issue, preventing worldwide supply interruption for a life-saving pharmaceutical product.</span></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><span lang="EN-US">Ludwigshafen, Germany</span></em></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li><span lang="EN-US">Led the Capital Plan and execution of serialization/track-and-trace systems to meet global regulatory requirements.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Managed the selection and purchase of process equipment for a pharmaceutical extrusion suite.</span></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><span lang="EN-US">Campoverde, Italy</span></em></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li><span lang="EN-US">Executed Capital Plans for serialization/track-and-trace systems aligned with worldwide standards.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Directed the introduction of a new product, requiring the design and construction of a new production process suite.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Implemented packaging line automation and efficiency enhancements.</span></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><span lang="EN-US">Breda, Netherlands</span></em></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li><span lang="EN-US">Managed the development and implementation of packaging equipment for a greenfield high-rise automated warehouse.</span></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><span lang="EN-US">Singapore</span></em></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">
<p><span lang="EN-US">Oversaw the planning of a greenfield R&amp;D pharmaceutical facility, ensuring modern design and operational excellence.</span></p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><span lang="EN-US">Rio de Janeiro, Brazil</span></em></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Directed the expansion of manufacturing and packaging capabilities to support the launch of a new product.</span></li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><span lang="EN-US">Buenos Aires, Argentina</span></em></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Implemented automation projects to enhance the operational efficiency of the manufacturing site.</span></p>
</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Membership organisations include:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers</p>
</li>
</ul>

Robert Noble

<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><strong><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;">About Donal</span></strong></p>
<p><span lang="EN-IE">Donal O'Callaghan is a seasoned engineering professional with over 40 years of diverse experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering design, procurement and construction. Since April 2023, he has acted as a Technical and Business Consultant with Sterling Engineering Ltd., where he focuses on driving sales and marketing initiatives, providing recruitment assistance and overseeing the conceptual design of Life Sciences projects.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-IE">Prior to his role at Sterling, Donal co-founded Callaghan Engineering in 1990, leading the firm to become one of Ireland's premier multi-discipline consulting engineering companies. Under his leadership, Callaghan Engineering served over 200 clients, with more than 85% of sales derived from repeat business.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-IE">Throughout his career, Donal has held key positions in project management, with significant assignments in the biopharma and medical devices sectors. His commitment to engineering excellence and sustainability has driven his ongoing success in the industry. He has also acted as a Senior Inspector with An Bord Pleanala, mainly in the area of air/water pollution appeals.</span></p>
<p><strong><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;">Project Highlights:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span lang="EN-IE">Merck, Co. Cork:</span><span lang="EN-IE"> Project Manager for a &euro;36 million Media Manufacturing Plant and a $75 million membrane manufacturing facility.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-IE">Pfizer, Little Island:</span><span lang="EN-IE"> Oversaw a &euro;4 million Centrifuge Project and a &euro;1.5 million Front End Study.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-IE">Abbott Diagnostics, Longford:</span><span lang="EN-IE"> Directed a &euro;13.5 million facility upgrade in diagnostics.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-IE">Data Centre Facility, Dublin:</span><span lang="EN-IE"> Managed a &euro;55 million investment for a confidential client.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-IE">Amgen, Co. Dublin:</span><span lang="EN-IE"> Led a &euro;25 million Containment Project.</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-IE">EU Presidency: Led an engineering team for Ireland&rsquo;s last Presidency of the EU, providing facilities for the print and broadcast media</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;">Education &amp; Qualifications:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span lang="EN-IE">B.E. in Chemical Engineering, University College Dublin</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-IE">Diploma in Project Management, University of Dublin</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-IE">Member of The Institute of Directors (M.Inst.D)</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-IE">Member of the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (M.ISPE)</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-IE">Chartered Engineer (CEng)</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-IE">Fellow of Engineers Ireland (F.I.E.I)</span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-IE">Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (FIChemE)&nbsp;</span></li>
</ul>

Donal O'Callaghan

<p class="intro"><strong>About Tim</strong></p>
<p class="intro">Tim Silkaitis joined Sterling Engineering in 1992 as an Accounting Clerk. In 1997, he was promoted to an Accounting Manager and then in 2006 to Controller. As VP of Finance, he oversees all financial matters &mdash; including P &amp; L, 401(k), payroll services and health insurance.</p>
<p>Tim is responsible for legal and contract administration and has IT department oversight.</p>
<p><strong><span lang="EN-IE" style="font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-IE; mso-fareast-language: EN-IE;">Education:&nbsp;</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Bachelors of Science Degree from Elmhurst College</li>
<li>MBA from DePaul University.</li>
</ul>

Tim Silkaitis

<p class="para"><strong>About Mark</strong></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Mr. Howard has extensive experience owning and operating two successful start-ups through sale. One acquirer was Waterlogic Plc, a publicly traded company on the AIM Exchange in London. Post acquisition he stayed on as Vice President of Sales and was part of the mergers and acquisitions team. </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Since joining Sterling Engineering in 2012 he has been a valuable contributor with progressive leadership roles primarily focused on our Life Science business vertical as well as in Sales and Operational leadership across the Technology, Health/Wellness, Facility, Manufacturing and Engineering sectors.&nbsp; </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Mr. Howard was part of the tactical team sent to evaluate expanding Sterling Engineering&rsquo;s operations to Europe in 2019. As Senior Executive Vice President, Mr. Howard oversees operations for the Engineering Services Company and our European entity officed in Ireland.</span></p>
<p>Positions held: Sales Representative, Business Development Manager, Branch Sales Manager, Regional Manager, National Vice President of Sales, President/CEO.</p>
<p>Mark is proud to be a member of the&nbsp;<a href="https://diversityallianceforscience.com/">Diversity Alliance for Science</a>.</p>

Mark Howard

<p><strong>About Dolores</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Ms. Connolly is one of thirteen children born and raised to entrepreneurial parents in Co. Longford. She attended Loreto Convent in Mullingar, Co Westmeath and a certificate in childhood education from Association Montessori Internationale in London. In 1979 she was recruited to work for Alquin Montessori just outside of Chicago, Illinois.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dolores appetite for business called when she left education and joined Danka Corporation, a global technology company. Over a 15-year career there she worked herself up the ranks to become Regional Vice President for Sales &amp; Services prior to joining Sterling Engineering and her husband, founder, Dan Casey.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">She made an immediate impact in the business and worked her way up to the role of CEO at Sterling Engineering in 1997, a position she holds to this day. With 500+ employees, under Dolores&rsquo; tenure the business has grown by over 70% from when she started with annual revenues greater than &euro;50 million euros.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dolores and Dan both being natives of Europe decided to open their EMEA Headquarters for Sterling Engineering in Ireland, with locations in Dublin and Galway. This new venture is driven by Sterling&rsquo;s global client demands to expand our world class service beyond North America. Ireland was a natural choice for Sterling&rsquo;s expansion plans.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Their partnership has not only highlighted success in business put is rich in philanthropic pursuits. For Dolores this started at an early age with the Simon Community (an Irish based organisation for the homeless) and the Prison Outreach Program in Ireland. Today, Dolores&rsquo; civic duty is primarily focused on STEM education initiatives and efforts prioritizing breaking the cycle of poverty, in particular for women and girls at a local and global level.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dolores is proudly involved and an active member in several organisations:</span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.concernusa.org%2f&amp;c=E,1,bZUYdPL8X90Kqx6uRBfEMP9kHpApjqWdq5NbHqEs-pLLJ7TV7sgvudphsSRhE0ojdkdaHyIDnWNeqUGzllNp_jT3CrC-4SUjUr4HDOxW&amp;typo=1"><span style="color: blue;">Concern Worldwide</span></a> Executive Board Member since 1996</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fiwfchicago.org%2f&amp;c=E,1,zVJrb3T0JX6gbfCKZE1ZytCmwErtOZnCLzzzuNL8tKYU62FIdhEITmKAsA_reyb2l75aBBD4nJpPTnmYh_63R_2ySjlTEnkNh_D9iKyg0ytC_vbOyhs,&amp;typo=1"><span style="color: blue;">International Women&rsquo;s Forum</span></a> Chicago, USA. Member since&nbsp;1998</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Chicago - Galway Sister Cities Committee, Member since 2022</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Chicago Council on Global Affairs,Presidents Circle, USA. Member since&nbsp;2001</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.chicago.gov%2fcity%2fen%2fdepts%2fdps%2fprovdrs%2fcert%2fsvcs%2fminority_and_womenownedbusinessenterprisecertificationmbewbe.html&amp;c=E,1,FveUp8msoaGG90SRvLRtpSGGot8pua9OLDIZNsmZR5UBitjfXFNw-cjKHZcVDGcCNdI1rBSIYka_4QzDrk0D4Y1fVrLpKo8vQDsO3mdvY1Pht9RZ1GCEpQ,,&amp;typo=1"><span style="color: blue;">WMBE Chicago&nbsp;</span></a> USA. WBE &nbsp;Member since&nbsp;2013</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ffffff;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ffffff;">Irish Books, Arts and Music (iBAM!) Award, Person of the Year, 2018</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #ffffff;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #ffffff;">Chicago Mother Jones Statue Committee 2021</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>

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