Senior Quality Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; The Borough District of Clonmel; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Abbott in Ireland seeks a quality/engineering professional to drive product quality and process excellence. You will partner with R&D, Operations and Quality to deliver high‑quality solutions, analyze data for trends, and implement CAPA and risk assessments to support new product transfers to manufacturing.

With NFQ Level7 qualification and 4+ years in related environments, you will lead projects, influence stakeholders, and ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level7 qualification in Engineering/Science (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years in a quality, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and data analysis skills.
• Solid understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage priorities, work independently, and lead initiatives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations for defects, non‑conformances, and customer issues; implement CAPA.
• Analyse data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop quality plans, product specifications, and risk assessments (e.g., FMEA).
• Support new product development to ensure robust, high‑quality design and transfer to manufacturing.
• Plan and deliver projects—defining scope, timelines, risks, and resources.
• Communicate progress and influence stakeholders to drive alignment and results.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Collaborate across functions to translate business goals into actionable outcomes.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Quality systems

Manufacturing processes

Prioritization

Independent work

Leadership

Communication

Education

NFQ Level7 qualification in Engineering/Science

4+ years in quality/manufacturing/engineering environment

Job description

About Abbott

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.

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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. 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 of the Role

Drive product quality and process excellence by supporting manufacturing and new product development. Partner with cross‑functional teams (R&D, Operations, Quality) to deliver high‑quality solutions, solve problems through data, and continuously improve processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations for defects, non‑conformances, and customer issues; implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Analyse data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop quality plans, product specifications, and risk assessments (e.g., FMEA).
• Support new product development to ensure robust, high‑quality design and transfer to manufacturing.
• Plan and deliver projects—defining scope, timelines, risks, and resources.
• Communicate progress and influence stakeholders to drive alignment and results.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Collaborate across functions to translate business goals into actionable outcomes.

What You Bring

• NFQ Level7 qualification in Engineering/Science (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years in a quality, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and data analysis skills.
• Solid understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage priorities, work independently, and lead initiatives.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate.

Why This Role Matters

You’ll play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest standards—protecting customers, improving processes, and driving innovation across the business.

Benefits

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

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

Job Information

JOB FAMILY: Operations

QUALITY DIVISION: AVD Vascular

LOCATION: Ireland > Clonmel : Cashel Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: No

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.

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. An equal‑opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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