Engineering Lead

Thornton Tomasetti; The Municipal District of Fermoy; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Family health insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Career Development

Growing business plus access to many …

Zusammenfassung

Abbott in Cork Fermoy is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to direct multi‑disciplinary engineering operations across regulated manufacturing projects. You will guide cross‑functional teams, ensure adherence to FDA/GMP and Quality Systems, and drive innovation with risk‑managed execution plans.

The role emphasizes EHS compliance, continuous improvement, and mentoring of staff while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high‑impact results at scale.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5–10 years of engineering, PM or operations experience in regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, GMP, and quality systems.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and completion of medium to complex engineering projects.
• Provide strategic direction across multiple concurrent projects.
• Apply engineering principles to develop innovative solutions and risk‑managed execution plans.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and Quality Systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance productivity.
• Support new product introductions and ongoing production needs.
• Manage departmental budgets and resource planning to meet operational goals.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on technical aspects, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement engineering systems and procedures aligned with FDA, GMP, and other regulatory standards.
• Foster a culture of development through mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Quality systems

Process improvement

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

JOB DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wanted to make a difference? At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Ireland In Ireland, Abbott employs around 6,000 people across ten sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third‑party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway.

We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946. 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 a highly experienced and driven Engineering Lead to lead and oversee engineering operations across multiple disciplines. This role is critical in managing complex manufacturing and production engineering projects, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. The successful candidate will apply a blend of scientific, engineering, and mathematical expertise to lead cross‑functional teams and deliver impactful results. This role will be based at our TPM in Fermoy, Cork.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and completion of medium to complex engineering projects.
• Provide strategic direction across multiple concurrent projects.
• Apply engineering principles to develop innovative solutions and risk‑managed execution plans.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and Quality Systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance productivity.
• Support new product introductions and ongoing production needs.
• Manage departmental budgets and resource planning to meet operational goals.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on technical aspects, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement engineering systems and procedures aligned with FDA, GMP, and other regulatory standards.
• Foster a culture of development through mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback.

Key Competencies

• Customer Centricity
• Insights-Driven Decision Making
• Financial Acumen
• Effective Communication & Influence
• Executional Excellence
• Problem Solving & Innovation
• Risk & Stakeholder Management
• Vendor & Asset Management
• Quality, Testing & Validation
• Process Design & Data Management
• Coaching & Development
• Compliance & Governance
• Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies.
• Maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System and EHS compliance across all project activities.
• Conduct early risk assessments and implement fallback strategies to ensure project success.

Critical Experiences

• Proven experience leading medium to complex technical projects in a regulated industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong background in manufacturing and production engineering, including process development and validation.
• Expertise in risk management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in driving operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent technical experience).
• Minimum of 5–10 years of significant engineering, project management, and/or operational experience.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and engineering principles.

What we Offer

• Family health insurance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Career Development
• Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

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

JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: Ireland > Cork : Sanmina Rathealy road ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Ie - Dl39S8.3 (Ireland) TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

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.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

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

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