About Abbott Ireland
With over 6,000 employees across ten sites in Ireland, Abbott is a significant player in the country's healthcare industry. Our manufacturing facilities are located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, Kilkenny, and Sligo, while our commercial, support operations, and shared services are based in Dublin and Galway.
We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946, and our presence in the country continues to grow.
Abbott Diabetes Care Division Donegal
The Abbott Diabetes Care division, based in Donegal Town, specializes in manufacturing blood glucose test strips and sensors for diabetes management. Our leading brands include the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite, and FreeStyle Libre system.
Job Description: Quality Operations Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Quality Operations Engineer to join our team in Donegal. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of our Quality System.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
* Investigating, documenting, and remediating Quality issues that arise within the Donegal Libre and BGM operations and testing areas;
* Supporting Operations to make Quality/Compliance decisions on product during processing, manufacturing, testing, monitoring, and packaging;
* Delivering the quality message around site through team training, presentations, and toolbox talks;
* Metricating, pulling together, and presenting Quality metrics for the Libre production processes, OpEx, Class A, Gemba, etc.;
* Supporting the monitoring and compliance of the Quality Management System as it applies to site Operations;
* Planning, conducting, and reviewing inspections for all areas as per the inspection plan; communicating findings and working with area leads to implement corrective actions;
* Promoting a "right first time" approach to Quality Records by ensuring accountability for functional responsibilities;
* Serving as the Quality SME for the Libre and BGM manufacturing processes.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A relevant third-level qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Science;
* A minimum of 2 years' experience in an Engineering, Manufacturing, or Scientific work environment with an emphasis on Quality Operations;
* POMS and OMD experience is desirable.
Relocation Package
Abbott offers a generous relocation package for those required to relocate to take up the role. Terms and conditions will be discussed at offer stage.
Estimated Salary: €60,000 - €80,000 per year