Engineering Lead: NPI, Validation & Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Abbott Ireland in Donegal Town is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to provide technical and people leadership across engineering projects, NPI activities, and equipment qualification in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

You will lead a team of engineers and specialists, partner with Operations, Quality, and other functions to deliver strategic projects that support safety, compliance and business growth, while advancing manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical preferred).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in engineering, manufacturing, project management, process engineering, validation or technical leadership.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers and technical professionals.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation and handover.
• Coordinate NPI activities including manufacturing readiness and technology transfer.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Drive change management and project governance.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Problem solving

Risk management

Prioritisation

Quality & compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Abbott Ireland in Donegal Town is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to provide technical and people leadership across engineering projects, NPI activities, and equipment qualification in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

You will lead a team of engineers and specialists, partner with Operations, Quality, and other functions to deliver strategic projects that support safety, compliance and business growth, while advancing manufacturing excellence.