Global Packaging Project Engineer for EU & Asia

Abbott; Cavan; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Nutrition Cootehill in Ireland seeks a Packaging Project Engineer to lead complex packaging initiatives across Abbott’s global manufacturing network. Based in Cootehill, the role combines technical leadership with cross-functional collaboration to drive project success on a permanent basis.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, 3–5 years in a manufacturing or packaging setting, and proven ability to manage projects end-to-end, including troubleshooting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a technical role within a manufacturing or packaging environment preferred.
• Experience managing projects from initiation through completion; strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and project management leadership within Packaging Operations and to third-party partners.
• Develop SME expertise in can and end making, can conversion and can closure technologies.
• Lead packaging projects through full lifecycle from planning to implementation and review.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets and resource needs.
• Monitor progress against objectives, milestones and deliverables.
• Lead packaging qualification and validation protocols and technology transfer initiatives.

Skills

Project leadership

Packaging engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Stakeholder communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Abbott Nutrition Cootehill in Ireland seeks a Packaging Project Engineer to lead complex packaging initiatives across Abbott’s global manufacturing network. Based in Cootehill, the role combines technical leadership with cross-functional collaboration to drive project success on a permanent basis.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background, 3–5 years in a manufacturing or packaging setting, and proven ability to manage projects end-to-end, including troubleshooting and