Quality Technician - Medical Device Manufacturing (Kilkenny)

Thornton Tomasetti; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Career development

Fantastic new facility

Job summary

Abbott Ireland is hiring an Operations Quality Technician in Kilkenny to maintain the Quality System, support cross‑functional teams, and ensure compliant, safe products. The role involves data collection, record-keeping, and driving continuous improvement within a new Kilkenny facility.

The position requires NFQ Level 6 in Engineering/Science/Manufacturing and at least 2 years in food/medical/pharma sectors, with strong communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum NFQ Level 6 qualification in Engineering, Science or Manufacturing.
• Minimum 2 years experience in food/medical/pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System.
• Ensure the site provides safe and effective products meeting customer needs.
• Assist engineering in collecting, compiling, measuring, and recording data.
• Support continuous improvement through maintenance of the quality management systems.
• Maintain quality records and raise any Quality / Compliance issues.
• Present and communicate status, report metrics, and identify improvement initiatives.
• Ensure audit readiness tasks are actioned within the area of responsibility.
• Identify projects to enhance the quality system and product quality.

Skills

Quality control

Data collection

Documentation

Strong communication

Education

NFQ Level 6 qualification in Engineering/Science/Manufacturing

Job description

Abbott Ireland is hiring an Operations Quality Technician in Kilkenny to maintain the Quality System, support cross‑functional teams, and ensure compliant, safe products. The role involves data collection, record-keeping, and driving continuous improvement within a new Kilkenny facility.

The position requires NFQ Level 6 in Engineering/Science/Manufacturing and at least 2 years in food/medical/pharma sectors, with strong communication and attention to detail.