Abbott Ireland has a significant presence in Ireland, employing around 6,000 people across ten sites. Our operations span multiple locations, including manufacturing facilities in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, Kilkenny, and Sligo, as well as commercial and support operations in Dublin and Galway.
Abbott Diabetes Care Division Donegal
The Abbott Diabetes Care division based in Donegal Town is responsible for the manufacture of FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Our leading brands in this area include the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite, and FreeStyle Libre system.
Job Description: Quality Operations Engineer
The Quality Operations Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness of our Quality System. Key responsibilities include:
* Investigating, documenting, and remediating Quality issues that arise within the Donegal Libre and BGM operations and testing areas, with communication and escalation as required.
* 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.
* Metricing, 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, with communication of findings and work 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.
Education and Years of Experience
To be successful in this role, candidates should have:
* A relevant third-level qualification, preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Science.
* A minimum of 2 years of experience in an Engineering, Manufacturing, or Scientific work environment, with a focus on Quality Operations.
* POMS and OMD experience is desirable.
About Abbott Ireland
Abbott Ireland offers a generous relocation package for those required to relocate to take up the role. Terms and conditions will be discussed at offer stage.