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.

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.

Abbott Diabetes Care Kilkenny

Abbott Diabetes Care 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. Among Abbott Diabetes Care leading brands are the FreeStyle Precision, FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Libre systems.

How You Can Make a Difference

As a Process Engineer Lead, you will guide a team of technical and/or administrative professionals, providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring. You will drive continuous improvement, lead complex projects, and play a critical role in the performance and reliability of our manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and Improve Production Performance
  Review and analyze production line data, identify issues affecting efficiency or quality, and use structured problem‑solving approaches to drive improvements.

• Develop Equipment & Process Specifications
  Create operational guidelines and ensure equipment is configured and operated in the correct sequence.

• Troubleshoot and Resolve Technical Issues
  Diagnose root causes relating to equipment or process challenges and implement robust solutions.

• Maintain Compliance & Standards
  Ensure all processes, procedures, and documentation meet applicable regulatory and quality requirements.

• Lead CAPA and Investigations
  Drive corrective and preventive actions, managing investigations related to process performance and deviations.

• Team Leadership & Development
  Lead and mentor technical personnel, identify skill gaps, support career development, and help shape succession plans.

Qualifications & Experience

• NFQ Level 7 qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science, or a related field.

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment (or an equivalent mix of education and experience).

• Strong capability in data analysis, critical thinking, and solving complex technical problems.

• Proven ability to spot negative trends and emerging issues quickly.

• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.

• Demonstrated leadership experience is a significant advantage.

• Proactive, innovative mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

• Experience with electron beam, gamma, or other sterilization technologies is desirable.

• Exposure to chemistry, microbiology, or dosimetry laboratory environments is an advantage.

What we offer:

Attractive compensation package that includes competitive pay, as well as benefits such as

• Family health insurance,

• Excellent pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Career Development

• Fantastic new facility

• Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.

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