Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Abbott; Ireland; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Ireland at the Clonmel site seeks an experienced manufacturing engineer to support operations, optimise processes, and monitor equipment to ensure quality and yields. The role interfaces with quality and R&D to integrate new products and processes while meeting production goals.

The successful candidate will lead technical activities, solve problems, mentor colleagues, and collaborate across functions to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related work experience or equivalent education.
• NFQ Level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline or higher.
• Working technical knowledge with understanding of concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Broad knowledge of business unit or group functions.
• Experience working in a quality system environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead new or improved products or processes for current and next-generation programmes.
• Analyze and resolve engineering problems ranging from basic to complex.
• Develop specialised engineering expertise and lead initiatives within the company.
• Apply company policies and understand business needs and trends.
• Build internal and external networks and mentor staff.
• Work with customers across functions and advise on capabilities.
• Participate in validation activities and manage related tasks.

Skills

6+ years exp

NFQ Level 7

Quality systems

Problem solving

Leadership

Cross-functional

Education

NFQ Level 7

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 is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical practitioner designated by the Company

Purpose Statement

Provides support to the manufacturing organisation to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, optimises existing processes, and ensures that production goals are met. Monitors equipment, machines and tools, addressing issues causing non‑conforming products, low yields, or product quality problems. Interfaces with quality and R\&D teams to integrate new products or processes into the existing manufacturing area.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Technical Development & Innovation
  Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or processes for current and next‑generation programmes.
  Supports achievement of the strategic goals and objectives of the company.
  Prepares reports, publishes findings, and delivers presentations to communicate results.
• 2. Complex Problem Solving
  Analyses and resolves problems ranging from basic engineering issues to complex challenges requiring innovative or breakthrough technological solutions.
• 3. Engineering Expertise
  Understands engineering principles, theories, concepts, practices, and techniques.
  Develops specialised expertise to become a recognised authority in a specific area and applies this knowledge in leadership roles within the company.
• 4. Business Awareness
  Incorporates business policies and procedures into task completion.
  Understands organisational and customer needs, the business cycle, and emerging technology trends.
• 5. Collaboration, Networking & Mentoring
  Cultivates internal and external networks required to complete tasks.
  Acts as a resource in selecting, orienting, and training new engineers and employees.
  May lead project teams, determining goals and objectives.
  Mentors employees by sharing technical expertise and providing guidance.
• 6. Cross‑Functional Interaction
  Interacts with internal and external customers across functional areas.
  Serves as a consultant for engineering or scientific interpretation and advice on significant matters.
  Acts as a spokesperson with customers regarding current and future business unit capabilities.
• 7. Validation Activities
  Participates in validation activities.
  May provide input, write protocols/reports, or manage execution of validation tasks.

Education & Job Skills

• 1. Experience / Education
  6+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  NFQ Level 7 (full credits) qualification in a relevant discipline or higher.
• 2. Technical / Business Knowledge (Job Skills)
  Working technical knowledge with an understanding of relevant concepts, practices, and procedures.
  General understanding of business unit or group functions.
  Work is performed within a quality system environment. Poor performance may result in regulatory noncompliance.
• 3. Cognitive Skills
  Works on problems of moderate to high complexity requiring analysis of various identifiable factors.
  Exercises judgement within defined procedures to determine appropriate actions.
  Must possess broad knowledge of technical alternatives and understand their impact on system environments.
• 4. Influence / Leadership
  Develops and maintains a wide internal network and begins expanding external networks.
  May lead project teams of