Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer - Drive Excellence

Abbott; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family health insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Career Development

Job summary

Abbott in Fermoy, Cork is seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations through the administration and continuous improvement of production equipment maintenance systems, monitoring production performance, and ensuring compliance with quality and operational standards.

This role involves leading projects, driving continuous improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring fellow engineers while applying data-driven analysis to optimise processes and

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification or trade certification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a regulated industry such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, or healthcare manufacturing.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and manufacturing process controls.
• Familiarity with quality systems, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver engineering projects from concept through execution.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities.
• Develop and execute project strategies, monitoring scope, cost, schedule, and overall performance.
• Conduct technical evaluations, economic analyses, and feasibility studies to support informed business decisions.
• Apply innovative engineering principles and emerging technologies to improve products, processes, systems, and facilities.
• Design, execute, and analyze complex experiments to generate insights and drive continuous improvement.
• Use data-driven decision-making to identify trends, solve problems, and uncover opportunities for optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, vendors, and key stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Anticipate future challenges and opportunities by monitoring industry trends, technological developments, and business needs.
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall effectiveness.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to a broad range of audiences, from technical teams to senior leadership.
• Mentor and support fellow engineers, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Skills

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Safety & Environmental Awareness

Education

Third-level qualification in Engineering/Manufacturing/Science

Job description

Abbott in Fermoy, Cork is seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations through the administration and continuous improvement of production equipment maintenance systems, monitoring production performance, and ensuring compliance with quality and operational standards.

This role involves leading projects, driving continuous improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring fellow engineers while applying data-driven analysis to optimise processes and