About Abbott Ireland
With over 6,000 employees across ten sites in Ireland, Abbott has a significant presence in the country. 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 commitment to quality and excellence is unwavering.
Abbott Ireland Diabetes Care Division
The Abbott Diabetes Care division in Donegal Town manufactures FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management. Our leading brands include the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre system.
Quality Operations Engineer Role
The Quality Operations Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System. This critical role plays a key part in ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance across our operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Investigate, document and remediate Quality issues that arise within the Donegal Libre and BGM operations and testing areas; communicate and escalate as required.
* Support Operations to make Quality / Compliance decisions on product during processing, manufacturing, testing, monitoring and packaging.
* D Deliver the quality message around site through team training, presentations and toolbox talks.
* Metric, pulling together and presenting Quality metrics for the Libre production processes, OpEx, Class A, Gemba, etc.
* Support the monitoring and compliance of the Quality Management System as it applies to site Operations.
* Plan, conduct and review inspections for all areas as per the inspection plan. Communicate findings and work with area leads to implement corrective actions.
* Promote a "right first time" approach to Quality Records by ensuring accountability for functional responsibilities.
* Quality SME for the Libre and BGM manufacturing processes.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* A relevant third-level qualification in Engineering/Manufacturing/Science or related field.
* A minimum of 2 years' experience in an Engineering/Manufacturing/Scientific work environment with emphasis on Quality Operations.
* POMS and OMD experience is desirable.
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.