Make a difference in people's lives at Abbott, a global healthcare leader with life-changing technologies spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and medicines.
About Us
We have 113,000 colleagues who impact the lives of people in over 160 countries. Our Ireland-based facilities employ over 5,000 people across nine sites, with manufacturing facilities in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo.
Abbott Diabetes Care & Global Engineering Support
As a global leader in diabetes care, we work to deliver high-quality products and support to our customers. We're committed to continuous improvement in glucose monitoring, helping people with diabetes lead healthier, happier lives.
Job Description:
This is how you can make a difference at Abbott as a Principal Project Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, implement and manage major engineering projects associated with assembly of finished product, including development, build, test, commissioning, validation activities, RCE documentation etc.
* Drive activities at equipment suppliers to ensure production start-up through to scale up to increased volumes are achieved per ADC requirements.
* Lead and participate in design, planning, introduction, and sustaining of automated manufacturing lines.
* Ensure the project meets quality requirements of all key internal stakeholders while being the key contact for site operations to ensuring adherence to required ADC policies and procedures.
* Represent department/division on projects and show initiative in developing and promoting implementation of innovative ideas or potential solutions.
Requirements:
* A relevant Level 8 Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing, Science discipline, and equivalent with 5+ years progressive technical experience and demonstrated competence.
* Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
* Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in timely manner.
* Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
Preferred:
* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with automated manufacturing processes preferred.
* 2+ years previous experience in a Medical Device or Pharmaceutical environment preferred.
* Experience of Project managing the implementation of high-speed automation lines in a high-volume medical device environment and new product process development preferred.