Manufacturing Engineer

Abbott in Ireland Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo. About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. 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. Abbott Ireland Vascular Division Clonmel Abbott Vascular is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular is uniquely focused on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with world-class pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development and advancing medicine through training and education. Our broad line of vascular devices–which includes vessel closure, endovascular and coronary technologies–are used to treat vessel diseases of the heart, carotid arteries and peripheral blood vessels. These vessel diseases can lead to heart attack, stroke, critical limb ischemia and other serious vascular conditions. About The Role You will support manufacturing operations by helping to drive efficiency, improve processes, and ensure production targets are achieved. Working closely with engineering, quality, and R&D teams, you’ll play a key role in solving problems, optimising performance, and introducing new products and technologies into production. What You’ll Do

• You will troubleshoot equipment and process issues to improve yield, quality, and overall performance.
• You will identify opportunities to optimise existing processes and implement practical improvements.
• You will collaborate with Quality and R&D to successfully introduce new products and processes.
• You will analyse and resolve technical challenges—from day-to-day issues to more complex engineering problems.
• You will contribute to the development and validation of processes, including writing and supporting validation protocols and reports.
• You will document findings, share insights, and present results to support decision-making.
• You will build strong cross-functional relationships and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team.
• You may mentor colleagues and support the development of less experienced team members.

What You Bring

• A Level 7 qualification (full credits) in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or technical environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse and interpret data.
• A solid understanding of engineering principles and regulated environments.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• The ability to manage your workload, prioritise effectively, and deliver results.

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