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.
How You Can Make a Difference
As a Process Engineer Lead you will guide a team of technical and/or administrative professionals providing leadership coaching and mentoring. You will drive continuous improvement lead complex projects and play a critical role in the performance and reliability of our manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and Improve Production Performance
Review and analyze production line data identify issues affecting efficiency or quality and use structured problemsolving approaches to drive improvements.
Develop Equipment & Process Specifications
Create operational guidelines and ensure equipment is configured and operated in the correct sequence.
Troubleshoot and Resolve Technical Issues
Diagnose root causes relating to equipment or process challenges and implement robust solutions.
Maintain Compliance & Standards
Ensure all processes procedures and documentation meet applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
Lead CAPA and Investigations
Drive corrective and preventive actions managing investigations related to process performance and deviations.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead and mentor technical personnel identify skill gaps support career development and help shape succession plans.
Qualifications & Experience
NFQ Level 7 qualification in Engineering Manufacturing Science or a related field.
Minimum 4 years experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment (or an equivalent mix of education and experience).
Strong capability in data analysis critical thinking and solving complex technical problems.
Proven ability to spot negative trends and emerging issues quickly.
Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
Demonstrated leadership experience is a significant advantage.
Proactive innovative mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
Experience with electron beam gamma or other sterilization technologies is desirable.
Exposure to chemistry microbiology or dosimetry laboratory environments is an advantage.
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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The base pay for this position is
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