About Abbott
We are a global healthcare leader with a portfolio of life-changing technologies spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
With 113,000 colleagues in over 160 countries, we have a daily impact on the lives of people worldwide.
Our Presence in Ireland
In Ireland, we employ approximately 6,000 people across ten sites, including six manufacturing facilities in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, and Sligo.
We also have commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway, where we have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.
Diabetes Care Kilkenny
Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny is a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing, and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies for people with diabetes.
Your Role as Materials Engineer Lead
You will work with the Materials Engineering Manager and Technical Services team to support the introduction of new or changed materials/components to the site.
You will trouble shoot and resolve material-related challenges by completing investigations, determining root cause, reporting findings, and proposing solutions.
Main Responsibilities:
* Identify root causes of component-related manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
* Develop Design of Experiments (DOEs), conduct testing, analyze data, and report findings for continuous improvement initiatives.
* Perform empirical and experimental analyses to inform decision-making based on data insights.
* Collaborate with site operations to resolve material-related challenges and meet site goals.
Requirements:
* NFQ Level 8 Qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
* At least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; GxP experience preferred.
* Proficiency in working with materials/components, including electrical, molded, or mechanical systems.
* Demonstrated experience in resolving technical challenges on high-volume automation lines.
What We Offer
An attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, family health insurance, an excellent pension scheme, life assurance, career development, and many more benefits.