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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
A leading business serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products.
In Ireland, a company currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.
Diagnostics Ireland has opened a new site, in Kilkenny, that is at the forefront of Diabetes care with the latest technology, to manufacture FreeStyle blood glucose test strips and FreeStyle Sensors for use in diabetes management.
A number of leading brands are available. This is how you can make a difference at work.
You will lead a team of professionals, technical and/or administrative staff as a Process Engineer Lead Dosimetry. You will mentor, coach, and coordinate your team. You will execute highly complex or specialized projects. Responsibilities include:
* Oversee production line performance, spotting issues that could hinder efficiency.
* Utilize structured problem-solving techniques to tackle challenges and improve quality and output in designated areas.
* Develop specifications and operational guidelines for processing equipment, ensuring correct sequence of operations is followed.
* Diagnose and resolve engineering challenges associated with processes or equipment currently in use.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards in processes and procedures.
* Take the lead on corrective and preventive actions, as well as managing investigations related to process performance.
* Oversee technical personnel, providing mentorship and guidance to direct reports and junior staff.
* Identify essential skills within the team and conduct gap analyses to support development plans and succession strategies.
Qualifications & Experience: A NFQ Level 7 Qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, or a related discipline is required. At least 4 years of relevant work experience or a comparable blend of education and professional experience in engineering is preferred. Proficient in analyzing data, discussing insights, and resolving intricate analytical issues is necessary. Ability to identify negative trends and emerging challenges effectively is required. Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential. Demonstrated leadership capabilities will be considered a significant advantage. A proactive and innovative approach to tasks is necessary. Familiarity with electron beam, gamma, or other sterilization technologies is beneficial. Experience in chemistry, microbiology, or dosimetry laboratory work is advantageous.
What we offer: An attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, benefits such as family health insurance, excellent pension scheme, life assurance, career development, fantastic new facility, growing business plus access to many more benefits.