Supplier Project Engineer

Have you ever wanted to make a difference? At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries. Abbott Ireland In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We currently have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946. Vascular Division Clonmel Abbott Vascular is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. Abbott Vascular Clonmel 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 Manufactured in Clonmel includes vessel closure, endovascular and coronary technologies–These devices are designed to treat heart attack, stroke, critical limb ischemia and other serious vascular conditions. Abbott Vascular Clonmel is the largest Abbott Manufacturing facility in Ireland focusing on both manufacturing and research and development of next generation vascular products. Purpose Statement As a Supplier Projects Engineer, you will work as part of the Supplier Capacity team in selection, developing, qualifying, commercialising and optimising new and existing suppliers to grow component capacity within our medical device businesses. Major Responsibilities

• Assess new and existing suppliers for technical and manufacturing capabilities.
• Identify critical to quality requirements for components used to build vessel closure products and translate these requirements into specification and test procedures
• Work with suppliers to validate new and improved processes
• Work with suppliers and incoming inspection laboratories to develop, validate and improve inspection methods
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure supply, quality and timelines are not impacted
• Monitor supplier performance and provide technical support to resolve issues
• Identify process improvements related to component usage or design
• Implement changes under the Abbott change management system

Education And Job Skills

• National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 7 qualification (full credit) in a relevant discipline and 4+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experienced in executing validation of equipment or processes, including preparation of protocols and reports
• Prior experience in medical device or related industries is highly desirable, though not essential
• Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise your daily workload to meet project schedules under general supervision.
• Ability to multi-task, working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Exercise authority and judgment to resolve issues within defined limits to determine appropriate action. Green belt certification or experience in using structured problem solving approach is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated flexible and innovative approach to work and problem solving
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills required