Engineering Lead

Thornton Tomasetti; Donegal Municipal District; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division in Donegal Town seeks an experienced Engineering Lead to provide technical and people leadership across engineering projects, NPI, and equipment qualification activities. Lead a team while partnering with operations, quality, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive excellence, compliance, and growth.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in engineering/manufacturing roles, and a proven track record in regulated environments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in engineering/manufacturing/project leadership.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record delivering engineering projects and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of engineers and technical professionals; foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Deliver projects from concept to handover, including NPI and technology transfer; manage plans, risks and schedules.
• Support qualification/validation activities and ensure adherence to quality systems and regulatory requirements; participate in audits.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Prioritisation

Quality & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott in Ireland Operating since 1946, Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products. We employ around 6,000 people across ten sites in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo.

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division Donegal: Located in Donegal Town, our Diabetes Care division manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and sensors, including the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite, and FreeStyle Libre systems.

Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division Donegal The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town manufactures 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 system.

Please note any offer of employment for this position isconditional upon the successful completionof a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to provide technical and people leadership across engineering projects, new product introductions (NPI) and equipment qualification activities. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and technical specialists while partnering with Operations, Quality, Technical, Facilities, Supply Chain, and other cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver strategic projects that support operational excellence, compliance, safety, and business growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine hands‑on technical expertise with leadership responsibility in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers and technical professionals. Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Support individual development through mentoring, performance management, and succession planning. Act as a technical escalation point for complex engineering challenges.
• Project & NPI Delivery Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation and handover. Manage New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including manufacturing readiness, technology transfer, equipment implementation, and commercial launch support. Develop project plans, monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure delivery to quality, cost, and schedule objectives. Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders and business functions.
• Compliance & Validation Support qualification and validation activities for equipment and manufacturing processes. Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable quality systems, regulatory requirements, and company procedures. Participate in audits and inspections and support the closure of observations and actions. Drive change management activities and ensure effective project governance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates MUST have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, ideally in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an engineering, manufacturing, project management, process engineering, validation or technical leadership role.
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects and leading cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Experience

• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Technology Transfer
• Project Management
• Equipment Procurement and Commissioning
• Facility, Utility and Equipment Qualification
• Validation Lifecycle Management
• Manufacturing Process Development
• Change Control Systems
• GMP-Regulated Manufacturing Environments
• Risk Management and Root Cause Analysis
• Capital Project Delivery

Key Skills

• Strong people leadership and team development capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Project planning and execution
• Technical problem solving and decision making
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Organisational and prioritisation skills
• Strong understanding of quality and compliance requirements

Why Join Us?

Lead strategic engineering initiatives that directly impact manufacturing performance. Work across a broad range of engineering, capital, validation, and NPI activities. Develop and mentor talented engineering professionals. Contribute to the delivery of innovative products and technologies. Be part of a culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will typically come from a pharmaceutical, medical device, life sciences, chemical manufacturing, or highly regulated industrial environment and will have experience leading technical teams while successfully delivering projects involving validation, manufacturing support, operational improvement, and new product introduction.

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

LOCATION:

Ireland > Donegal Town : R267

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

Not specified

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Dl39S8 (Ireland)

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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