Project Engineering Lead

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare with leading businesses and products in diagnostics medical devices nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics diabetes care medical devices and nutritional Ireland Abbott currently employs about 6000 people across ten sites located in Dublin Donegal Clonmel Cootehill Galway Kilkenny Longford and Sligo.

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny

Abbott Diabetes Care has opened a new site in Kilkenny that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineering professional to lead and manage complex projects within our organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise project management skills and the ability to collaborate across functions to deliver high-impact results.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently plan and execute small to medium-sized engineering projects applying conventional methodologies and tools.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects ensuring timely delivery by developing and tracking schedules coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

• Maintain project controls for cost scope and schedule while developing and implementing effective execution strategies.

• Conduct economic and feasibility analyses to support project decisions and ensure alignment with financial targets.

• Benchmark internally and externally to anticipate future trends and inform strategic planning.

• Monitor environmental and operational changes proactively identifying risks and opportunities.

• Lead the design and development of products processes equipment and systems using advanced engineering principles.

• Design and oversee complex experiments analyze data and present findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.

• Create and refine designs for complex components and systems including detailed specifications.

• Analyze data to identify trends and insights proposing innovative solutions to technical challenges.

• Solve interdisciplinary problems by evaluating multiple factors and providing strategic recommendations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency reduce costs and implement best practices.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels tailoring messages to audience needs.

• Foster collaborative relationships with colleagues contractors and vendors promoting shared goals and accountability.

• Mentor and support the development of team members and cross-functional partners.

• Provide technical and organizational guidance supporting the growth of engineering talent within the team.

Critical Experience & Readiness

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams on complex projects.

• Demonstrated ability to manage project components such as scope schedule budget and risk across multiple locations.

Key Competencies

• Customer Centricity

• Insights-Driven Decision Making

• Financial Acumen

• Effective Communication & Influence

• Executional Excellence

• Problem Solving & Innovation

• Risk Management

• Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Asset Management & Reliability Engineering

• Quality Testing & Validation

• Process Design

• Data Management & Curation

• Talent Development

Compliance & Quality

• Adhere to all relevant regulations and standards including Environmental Health Safety and Energy (EHS&E) and internal engineering policies.

• Ensure quality and compliance in all assigned tasks.

• Understand the impact of design changes and proactively identify compliance risks.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Science or a related discipline (or equivalent technical experience).

• Minimum of 5 years of significant engineering and/or operational experience.

Preferred Background

• Strong technical knowledge and application of engineering principles.

• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals is preferred.

• Proficiency in financial systems and budget management.

• Understanding of procurement and contracting processes.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative fast-paced environment.

What we Offer

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay as well as benefits such as

• Family health insurance

• Excellent pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Career Development

• Fantastic new facility

• Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.