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About Abbott Ireland
With over 6,000 employees across ten sites in Ireland, we have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.
Job Description
In this role as a Process Engineering Manager, you will oversee complex manufacturing and production engineering projects. Manage engineering processes, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards, and lead a diverse team to achieve operational excellence.
Responsibilities
* Manage planning, design, and development of manufacturing processes to meet production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.
* Oversee multiple engineering projects across disciplines, ensuring they are completed within time and budget, while maintaining financial and performance accountability.
* Provide leadership on project prioritization, process validations, and continuous improvement activities to enhance technical capabilities.
* Implement and manage resource planning and project management tools, coordinating project engineers for Operations projects.
* Monitor and evaluate project and department progress, adjusting as needed to meet business demands.
* Develop and implement engineering systems and procedures to ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and other applicable regulations.
* Review and approve protocols, written reports, and technical documentation in accordance with business standards.
* Prepare and manage departmental budgets, controlling expenditures to stay within approved spending limits.
* Develop and communicate strategies, policies, and procedures to implement within the managed area.
* Evaluate risk/reward trade-offs and make contingency plans to ensure project success.
* Prepare and present key reports, analysis, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
* Direct operations by coordinating efforts across multiple groups, making timely decisions, and ensuring high performance and accountability.
* Maintain positive and cooperative communications with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
* Ensure a safe work environment consistent with Environmental, Health & Safety requirements and company policies.
Qualifications and Experience
* 3rd level qualification in Engineering/Manufacturing/Science or equivalent related discipline is essential, preference given to those with MSc/PhD.
* 15 years of previous experience in a Process Engineering Manager role in a high-tech industry is essential.
* Hands-on proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., JMP, SAS, Python, or R) is essential.
* Skilled in effective leadership, planning, analysis, and communication.
* Strong technical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
* Experience in defining a strategy for process engineering in a manufacturing environment.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, engineering technologies, and quality standards.
* Proven expertise in process optimization, Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
* Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage budgets, resources, and timelines effectively.
What We Offer
An attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, family health insurance, excellent pension scheme, life assurance, career development, growing business plus access to many more benefits.