Quality Assurance Engineer, Intermediate

Thornton Tomasetti; The Borough District of Clonmel; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Ireland Vascular Division in Clonmel is seeking a Process/Quality Engineer to provide manufacturing quality support and collaborate with product development teams to deliver high-quality diagnostics and medical devices.

You will identify defects, drive root-cause analysis, support quality plans, risk analyses, and CAPA, while working in a regulated quality environment and contributing to training materials.

NFQ Level 7 and 2+ years of experience required; pre-employment screening may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a regulated quality environment.
• Familiar with quality tools and statistics.
• 2+ years in manufacturing quality roles.

Responsibilities

• Identify manufacturing process defects and perform root cause analysis.
• Support development of product quality plans, specs, and FMEA.
• Assist validation activities and CAPA to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in Field Discrepancy Notification investigations.

Skills

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

CAPA knowledge

Problem solving

Education

NFQ Level 7 qualification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Ireland Vascular Division Clonmel

Abbott Vascular is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular is uniquely focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world-class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development and advancing medicine through training and education. Our broad line of vascular devices-which includes vessel closure, endovascular and coronary technologies-are used to treat vessel diseases of the heart, carotid arteries and peripheral blood vessels. These vessel diseases can lead to heart attack, stroke, critical limb ischemia and other serious vascular conditions.

*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

Purpose Statement: Provide Process/Quality Engineering support to manufacturing to ensure delivery of the highest quality product to the customer. Support product development teams to help ensure development of high-quality new products.

Key Responsibilities Identify manufacturing process defects (scrap, non-conforming material, complaints); perform root cause analysis and suggest corrective/preventative actions. Support development of product quality plans, specifications, risk analyses, and FMEA. Use process monitoring systems to identify critical steps and reduce process variation. Assist product/process improvement efforts using quality metrics and analysis. Apply and develop proficiency in quality tools and training materials. Participate in validation activities (protocol/report writing, execution). Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Participate in Field Discrepancy Notification (FDN) investigations.

Education & Experience

NFQ Level 7 qualification (or equivalent. Full credits). 2+ years relevant experience (or equivalent).

Skills & Competencies

Technical / Business Knowledge Working knowledge of quality systems, processes, and procedures Understanding of business unit functions Operates in a regulated quality environment
Cognitive Skills Solves problems of moderate scope Applies judgment within defined procedures Understands impact of technical decisions
Influence & Leadership Builds internal and external networks May lead small project teams Mentors junior staff Influences peers and first-line management
Planning & Organisation Plans and prioritises own work to meet schedules
Decision Making Makes decisions within defined limits Errors may impact timelines and resource allocation

Supervision Received

General supervision; trains new engineers Provided May guide junior staff May contribute to performance evaluation and development planning

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Abbott in Ireland | Benefits Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

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

JOB FAMILY: Operations Quality DIVISION: AVD Vascular LOCATION: Ireland > Clonmel : Cashel Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Ie - Vc7.30A (Ireland) TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes 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.

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. 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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