Engineering Lead, Manufacturing & Regulatory Excellence

Abbott Laboratories; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Career Development

Growing business benefits

Job summary

Abbott Ireland is seeking a highly experienced Engineering Lead to oversee multi-disciplinary engineering operations at Fermoy, Cork. You will manage complex manufacturing and production projects, driving innovation while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing engineering and project leadership experience in regulated environments, with a proven ability to deliver impactful results and mentor cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Manufacturing engineering

Process development

Risk management

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline

Job description

Abbott Ireland is seeking a highly experienced Engineering Lead to oversee multi-disciplinary engineering operations at Fermoy, Cork. You will manage complex manufacturing and production projects, driving innovation while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing engineering and project leadership experience in regulated environments, with a proven ability to deliver impactful results and mentor cross-functional teams.