Manufacturing Engineer

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland,

Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical

practitioner designated by the Company

About the role

We’re looking for a forward-thinking Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of production. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about continuous improvement. You’ll work cross-functionally to enhance processes, support new product introductions, and ensure our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

This position offers exceptional career growth opportunities within one of Abbott’s largest global manufacturing sites, where talent development is a recognized strength and advancement is accelerated.

What You’ll Do

• Improve and Innovate: Lead and support impactful projects that enhance manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and increase efficiency.

• Solve Technical Challenges: Use your engineering expertise to troubleshoot issues and develop creative, practical solutions.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Quality, R&D, and other departments to integrate new products and technologies into production.

• Mentor and Support Others: Share your knowledge and experience to help develop junior engineers and contribute to a culture of learning.

• Represent the Team: Act as a technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers.

• Ensure Compliance: Participate in validation and quality assurance activities, ensuring all work meets regulatory and company standards.

Who You Are

You’re a high-potential engineer with a strong technical foundation and a desire to grow. You’re collaborative, curious, and committed to making a difference.

Your Background:

• Education: Level 7 STEM qualification (engineering or science preferred)

• Experience: 4+ years

• Experience across sectors like tech, food, or pharma is welcome

• Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel as required

• Location: Within 1-hour radius preferred; must have reliable transport (car or public transit)

What we Value

• Diversity & Inclusion: We’re committed to building a team that reflects the world around us. We especially encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups in engineering, in line with our 2030 gender balance goals.

• Growth Mindset: We support career development and succession planning. This role is a great fit for someone looking to grow into future leadership.

• Collaboration: We believe great ideas come from everywhere. Your voice matters here.

• Commitment to Operational Excellence: Continuous improvement and technical excellence are at the heart of what we do.

Why join us?

Outstanding Career Growth Opportunities

Clonmel is Abbott’s largest manufacturing site globally, producing major products that are growing in volume. With 75% of growth opportunities filled internally, you’ll have access to accelerated career progression locally and across the Abbott network.

Culture & Engagement

Our site ranks in the Top 10 globally for employee engagement and is the highest in Ireland, as measured by Gallup Q12. We live by our Quality Policy: ‘Built as if intended for my family’ and actively support community initiatives, raising nearly €250,000 for the Dillon Quirke Foundation to combat SADS.

Centre of Excellence

Abbott Clonmel is a Shingo Prize-winning site and a recognized leader in operational excellence. With a strong MOS, continuous improvement culture, and significant R&D presence, you’ll work in an environment that sets global standards.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

     

DIVISION:

AVD Vascular

        

LOCATION:

Ireland > Clonmel : Cashel Road

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Ie - Coreflex (Ireland)

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Yes

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable