TOMRA Spotlight

Paul Smith - EMEA Project Engineering Team Lead at TOMRA Food, Dublin, Ireland

"I aim to deliver optimal solutions while ensuring my team enjoys the journey and grows professionally. Success means more when the team thrives together."

Paul Smith, Project Engineering

Meet Paul

Paul began his journey with TOMRA Food (Odenberg) in Dublin in 2011 as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. Since then, he has seen the company grow through acquisitions like BEST, Compac, and BBC, opening diverse opportunities across departments and food categories. 

What he does

In his current role, Paul works closely with customers to understand their unique requirements. “Each day brings new challenges and the chance to deliver solutions we can all be proud of,” he says. Collaborating across teams is what makes his work dynamic and rewarding.

Living our values

The TOMRA value Paul relates to most is Passion. “When I’m passionate, the other values naturally follow,” 

Life outside TOMRA

Paul takes pride in his Irish heritage and lifelong love of Gaelic football. While he no longer plays, he now coaches his kids’ team—passing on pride, identity, and teamwork.

Advice to others

“Don’t hesitate to ask questions and stay curious—challenges will come, but the rewards are greater when we face them together.”