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Senior Engineering Manager
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Abbott
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a portfolio spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines.
Our 113,000 colleagues impact lives in more than 160 countries.
In Ireland, Abbott employs around 6,000 people across ten sites with seven manufacturing facilities and other operations in Dublin and Galway.
Abbott has been making a difference in the lives of Irish people since 1946.
This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead global engineering activities across our network of manufacturing sites.
This is a fantastic opportunity to drive innovation, sustainability and excellence in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee operations engineering activities, ensuring products are manufactured consistently according to Abbott quality standards.
Support operations engineering across multiple manufacturing sites, driving standardisation, performance and continuous improvement globally.
Drive engineering excellence programs across multiple engineering disciplines.
Anticipate and resolve high-level issues impacting operational success.
Drive risk assessments across products, processes and manufacturing lines across our global network.
Support manufacturing & product quality investigations accessing impact across network of products and processes.
Lead end-to-end project management, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project execution.
Make strategic decisions regarding project priorities and resource allocation.
Identify and mitigate risks through early assessment and effective strategies.
Set and monitor performance indicators, leading project audits (scope, schedule, quality, cost).
Drive operational efficiencies and optimizations within manufacturing processes.
Foster open and honest relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Manage department financial planning, including multi-year budget generation.
Hire, retain, and develop a diverse engineering team, providing ongoing feedback and mentoring.
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Clinical, and Regulatory departments to meet objectives.
Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and other regulatory requirements by developing and monitoring systems and procedures.
Uphold initiatives related to Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Environmental, Health & Safety requirements.
Education And Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a closely related field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
A minimum of 8 years of significant engineering and/or operational experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a highly regulated industry.
Post-graduate education or degree is desirable and may contribute to the required experience.
PM qualification preferred.
SS Greenbelt certification is a plus.
Proven track record of leading large-scale automated manufacturing lines with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.
Strong knowledge of FDA, GMP, Environmental, Health & Safety regulations, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Expertise in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration.
Demonstrated leadership in building and managing high-performing engineering teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to negotiate and reconcile differences.
What We Offer
Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay and a range of benefits:
Family health insurance
Excellent pension scheme
Life assurance
Career development
Growing business with access to many more benefits
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Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Production and Manufacturing
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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