151 Jobs in Tipperary

**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 114,000 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 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.
**We are currently looking for Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Engineers to join our modern site in Clonmel.**
**This is how you will make a difference:**
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering support of manufacturing operations, which will involve key engineering metric management and process optimization activities including Manufacturing Yield improvement, product quality monitoring, lean manufacturing design and material/equipment/process troubleshooting using continuous improvement tools and methodology. Working as part of the operations support team, the manufacturing engineer will liaise with operations, quality, R&D and materials & purchasing departments to ensure quality and efficient manufacturing operations.
**Main responsibilities**
+ Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or process, for current programs, next generation programs and to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company.
+ Prepares reports, publishes, and makes presentations to communicate findings.
+ Analyses and solves problems from basic engineering principles, theories and concepts through to a wide range of complex and advanced problems which require novel and new innovative approaches or a major breakthrough in technology.
+ Understands engineering principles theories, concepts, practices and techniques.
+ Understands the business needs of the company, and has knowledge of the customer needs of our business.
+ Understands the business cycle and foresight of emerging technologies trends.
+ Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks. Serves as a resource in the selection orientation and training of new engineers and employees.
+ May lead a project team, determining goals and objectives for the projects.
+ Mentors employees by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance.
+ Interacts cross functionally and with internal and external customers.
+ Serves as a consultant for engineering or scientific interpretations and advice on significant matters.
+ Acts as a spokesperson to customers on business unit current and future capabilities.
+ Participates in validation activity. Role may vary between providing input to owning activities such as protocol/report writing and managing execution of validation activities.
**Experience, Education and Skills Required - Manufacturing Engineer:**
+ National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 7 qualification (full credits) in a relevant discipline.2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
+ Basic technical knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures. Limited understanding of business unit/group function.
+ Learns to use professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve routine problems.
+ Developing a network of internal resources to facilitate completion of tasks.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email

**Abbott in Ireland**
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products, including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.
**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.
**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**
Performs laboratory testing within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment in support of one or more of the following areas; raw materials, in-process product, finished product, stability, and/or validation.
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Usesscientificeducationand/orexperiencestogenerateresultsinaccordancewithGMP/proceduralrequirementsandscientific principles.
+ Interpretsdataoutputtodetermineconformancewithproduct specifications.
+ Understands internal business processes to make appropriate prioritisation of their assigned work duties. Has experience and commandofmultiplelaboratorytechniquestoperformthemwith minimalerror.
+ BasedupontheirGMP/proceduralknowledge,recognisesexception eventsandisabletoirlitiatetheexception processtoensureproper remedial action is taken. Is able to recognise laboratory technique or instrumental events that could impact the integrity of the test data. Demonstrates the ability to design experimental protocols to determine exception event rootcause.
+ Cantrainotherlaboratorypersonnelonanytechniquetheycurrently have in their training matrix.
+ UnderstandsGMP/proceduralimpactofanyproposedchangesto operatingprocedures.
+ Takesresponsibilityforcompletingassignedworktasksandgoals and can independently prioritise work schedule in order to meet bothobjectives.
+ Hasbasiccomputerproficiencyofwordprocessingandspreadsheet applications. Demonstrates the proficiency to learn Abbott computersystemsandcomputersystemsassociatedwithlaboratory instrumentation. Demonstrates a high level of proficiency to work with computerapplications.
+ Works under the general guidance of a supervisor but can effectivelymanagetheirowntimetoensuretimelycompletionof assignedduties.Understandsimplements, andmaintainsasafeworkenvironment for themselves and others in accordance with procedural requirements. Proposes and implements changes to create a safe environment.
+ Understands, implements, and maintains GMP with respect to laboratoryrecords,procedures,andsystemsinaccordancewith procedural requirements. Proposes and implements changes to maintain proceduralrequirements.
+ Understands, implements and maintains their training certifications asneededforassignedjobtasks.Takeindependentresponsibilityto addnewtrainingdiversificationtomeetbroaderteamobjectives.
+ Performs analytical test methods as written to support product/materialreleasewithminimalerror.Proposesand implementschangestoimprovemethodology.
+ Understands laboratory techniques and principles performed.Can independentlytroubleshootandresolveanalyticaltechniquesand instrumentissues.
+ Interpretsexperimentaldataforconformancewithproduct/material specifications. Understands and identifies laboratory technique or instrumental performance in accordance with scientificprinciples.
+ Initiatesappropriateexceptiondocumentsinaccordancewith proceduralrequirements.Proposesandimplementsexperimental designtodetermineexceptionrootcause.
+ Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications,Abbottsystemsandinstrumentationwithintheirtrainingmatrix. Participatesandprovidesinputwithinassignedteams.Implements andensuresimprovementideasarecompletedtofacilitateteam objectives.
+ Independently maintains training and recertification on training modules, safety, GMP and procedural updates. Accepts responsibilityforacquiringknowledgeandexperience tosupport continual personaldevelopment.
+ Demonstrates logical thought processes in order to determine possiblecontributorstoexceptionevents.Proposesandimplements scientificprotocolstodetermineexceptionevent.
+ Completes assigned routine analytical laboratory testing in accordancewithestablished proceduresinatimelymanner.
+ Preparesasrequired,laboratorysolutions,reagentsandstandardsin compliance with procedures and laboratoryGMP.
+ Completesdailychecksonequipmentasrequiredforexample balances and pHmeters.
+ Verifiesallequipmentisappropriatelycalibratedbeforeuse.
+ Clearlyandconciselydocumentsantestingactivitesasrequiredto ensure conformance to laboratory documentation practices and traceability requirements. Evaluatestestresultsforconformancetoappropriatespecifications andhighlightstosupervisoranysuspectresults.
+ Completesalloutofspecificationanddeviationreportsgenerated toahighstandardandinatimely manner.
+ Supportsthetrainingactivitiesofotheranalystsinthelaboratory.
+ Updatesandrevisesproceduresandlaboratorydocumentationas required.
+ Completesallactivitiesinaccordancewiththeappropriatesafety standards and personal protective equipmentrequirements.
+ Can work in multiple laboratory functional areas as assigned by supervisors, managers. Can effectively perform a multitude of laboratory techniques for which they are trained on with minimal error. Can adjust to unforeseen technical or logistical obstacles to accomplish assignments. Volunteers to take on additional tasks to aidthelaboratory.Volunteerstoworkinotherareaswhenassigned work has beencompleted.
+ Performs assigned tasks with some level of supervision required.Budgetstheirtimeeffectively tocarryoutassignedtasks. Make recommendations for improvement. Takes initiative to be involved in team activities and decision making. Performs assigned tasks with minimal supervision required. Provides assistance to less experienced members as needed. Recognises obstacles to technical or process related issues and can independently resolve them. Consistently achieves commitments despite obstacles.
+ Makes suggestions for improvement based upon scientific and GMPunderstanding.Providesideasforimprovementandmakes and implements new technologies or processesforimprovement. Applies solutions to issues globally (a solution in oneareamayalsobeeffectiveinotherareasnotdirectlyimpacted by theissue).
+ Accepts responsibility for all data generated to support material release.Acceptsresponsibilityfortheverificationofdatagenerated by others to support material release. Accepts responsibility to complete assigned tasks as committed. Looks at exception events asopportunitytolearn.Dealswithexceptioneventsinanobjective,logical manner to help discover rootcause.
+ Isviewedbytheirpeersashavingintegrity.Consistentlymeets goals/deadlines despite obstacles. Maintains a professional atmosphere in the face ofconflict.
+ Works with others to maintain a positive atmosphere to accomplish business objectives. Will be an active participant and contributorwithintheirworkstructure.Seeksopportunitiestoassistothersand receivesinputfromothersasapositiveexperience.Fosterspositiveworking relationships with all levels of the organisation. Is looked upon by their peers as someone positive to work with. Acts asamentor for others. Demonstrates willingness to cross-train themselves andothersinotherfunctionalareas.Isopentoideasof personnel improvement and is willing to implement changes. Demonstrates a team approach.
**EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES**
+ National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline. 2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and workexperience.
+ Has strong basic knowledgeofgeneraltechnicalconceptsandpracticesandagood general understanding of product or systems fundamentals in a laboratory environment and will perform this job in a quality systemenvironment.Failuretoadequatelyperformed taskscanresult in noncompliance with governmentalregulations.
+ Performs primariliy routine technical assignments using standard methods and sequences. Performs routinesetup,testing,repair,inspection,and/ormaintenanceofall areaspecificequipment,materials,systems,and/orproduct.Makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as direct ed under supervision.
+ Completesalltasksinlinewithdefined laboratoryschedulesasdirectedbytheirsupervisor.
+ Solves basic to intermediate level problems of limited scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of defined procedures and practices. Maintains confidentialityinhandlingsensitiveinfonnationordocuments.
+ General supervision. Receives general supervision and general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions and supervision on any newassignments.
**REFER TO THE SITE SAFETY STATEMENT (SHE ) FOR YOUR SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE AT WORK** **RESPONSIB** **I** **LITIES**
**Abbott Ireland** is **an Equal Opportunities Employer**
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email

**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.
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**Make a Meaningful Impact in Quality Leadership**
Are you ready to lead a team that drives excellence in product quality, compliance, and innovation? We're looking for a skilled and motivated **Manager - Quality Operations** to oversee a talented group of Engineers, Technicians, and Auditors. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our quality operations-ensuring our products meet the highest standards while supporting manufacturing, supplier development, and new product introductions.
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership opportunity where your decisions will directly influence product integrity, regulatory compliance, and team development.
**What You'll Be Doing**
**Leadership & People Development**
+ Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing quality team.
+ Conduct performance reviews, support career growth, and manage staffing needs.
+ Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
**Quality Systems & Compliance**
+ Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (FDA, BSI, etc.).
+ Manage internal, supplier, and external audits-planned and unplanned.
+ Drive improvements in quality systems and tools, identifying gaps and implementing solutions.
**Manufacturing & Product Support**
+ Provide quality support to manufacturing by addressing process defects and implementing improvements.
+ Oversee disposition and investigation of nonconforming materials and products.
+ Support validation activities and contribute to new product development initiatives.
**Strategic Planning & Execution**
+ Translate department goals into actionable objectives for the team.
+ Monitor budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines.
+ Make informed decisions that align with business goals and regulatory requirements.
**What You'll Bring**
+ NFQ Level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline.
+ 6+ years of experience in quality assurance or regulated environments.
+ Strong leadership and team management skills.
+ Proven ability to drive compliance, process improvement, and operational excellence.
+ Experience with quality systems, audits, and validation activities.
**Why You'll Love Working Here**
+ **Impactful Work** : Your leadership will directly influence product quality and regulatory success.
+ **Career Growth** : We invest in your development and provide opportunities to lead, learn, and grow.
+ **Collaborative Culture** : Work with passionate professionals in a supportive and innovative environment.
+ **Purpose-Driven Mission** : Help deliver safe, effective, and high-quality products that make a difference.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email

Job Description
**Abbott in Ireland**
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products, including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.
**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.
**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**
Provides technical assistance to engineering to support
manufacturing efforts by implementing corrective and preventative actions. Assists engineers in developing methods and procedures to control or improve manufacturing processes.
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Assists engineering in providing manufacturing support bylearning to analyse data and identify manufacturing issues and trends. May also train operators on basic processes and engineering changes, and perform operator certification on-the- job training and testing.
+ Assists in identifying manufacturing issues by working withengineering to determine root cause and implementcorrectiveand preventative action.
+ Learns process to disposition non-conforming material byutilising quality tools and by developing knowledge of manufacturing practices andprocedures.
+ Helps to develop and implement process improvements byassisting engineering in researching and validating changes in processes/equipmentandtestmethodstoimproveyieldand/orreduce cycle time per established procedures.
+ Assists engineering in supporting process development duringnewproductintroductionbyprovidinginputtotraceabilityandinspectionrequirements,providinginputforstatisticalprocess control criteria, developing manufacturing instructions, and creating training sheets and certifications.
+ Assists engineering with qualification and validation studies andreports by collecting, compiling, meassuring, organising andrecording data, and by writing procedures. May keeplab notebook.
**EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES**
+ National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline. 2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalentcombination of education and work experience.
+ Applies broad knowledge of general technical concepts and practices and a general understanding of product or systems fundamentals. Utilises increased knowledge of numerical and statistical data and computer software programs to resolve nonroutine/moderately complex problems. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
+ Performs non-routine to moderately complex technical assignments using standard methods and sequences. Performs set-up, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of al I area-specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product. Makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed. Assignments require broad judgment in troubleshooting proven processes as well as the ability to suggest alternatives.
+ Regularly presents findings to cross-functional teams and begins to win support for ideas. Can adequately write procedures and product disposition documentation that may be presented to external auditing bodies.
+ Mentors new team members. Ensures open communication within group and across shift and relevant functions to resolve technical issues and promote learning.
+ Plans, organises, and prioritises own daily work routine to meet established schedule.
+ Solves a variety of problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of defined procedures and practices. Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents.
+ General supervision. Receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.
**REFER TO THE SITE SAFETY STATEMENT (SHE ) FOR YOUR SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE AT WORK RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Abbott Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer**
+ Connect with us at , on LinkedIn at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email

**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 114,000 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 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.
**We are currently looking for a Project Engineer join our modern site in Clonmel.**
**This is how you will make a difference:**
As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering support of manufacturing operations, which will involve key engineering metric management and process optimization activities including Manufacturing Yield improvement, product quality monitoring, lean manufacturing design and material/equipment/process troubleshooting using continuous improvement tools and methodology. Working as part of the operations support team, the manufacturing engineer will liaise with operations, quality, R&D and materials & purchasing departments to ensure quality and efficient manufacturing operations.
**Main responsibilities**
+ Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or process, for current programs, next generation programs and to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company.
+ Prepares reports, publishes, and makes presentations to communicate findings.
+ Analyses and solves problems from basic engineering principles, theories and concepts through to a wide range of complex and advanced problems which require novel and new innovative approaches or a major breakthrough in technology.
+ Understands engineering principles theories, concepts, practices and techniques.
+ Understands the business needs of the company, and has knowledge of the customer needs of our business.
+ Understands the business cycle and foresight of emerging technologies trends.
+ Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks. Serves as a resource in the selection orientation and training of new engineers and employees.
+ May lead a project team, determining goals and objectives for the projects.
+ Mentors employees by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance.
+ Interacts cross functionally and with internal and external customers.
+ Serves as a consultant for engineering or scientific interpretations and advice on significant matters.
+ Acts as a spokesperson to customers on business unit current and future capabilities.
+ Participates in validation activity. Role may vary between providing input to owning activities such as protocol/report writing and managing execution of validation activities.
**Experience, Education and Skills Required:**
+ National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 7 qualification (full credits) in a relevant discipline.2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
+ Basic technical knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures. Limited understanding of business unit/group function.
+ Learns to use professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve routine problems.
+ Developing a network of internal resources to facilitate completion of tasks.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email

**Abbott in Ireland**
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products, including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.
**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.
**PURPOSE OF THE JOB**
Drives improvement and corrective action in the quality of components sourced from outside suppliers. Provides technical support in the selection of suppliers. Develops acceptance criteria for materials. Monitors supplier performance to drive supplier corrective action, manufacturing yield issues and field failures. Project focus, specifically on cost and risk reductions.
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Establishes incoming inspection and test procedures and provides technical support to manufacturing to resolve material or supplier related issues.
+ Develops new supply sources with purchasing team and qualifies components to specified parameters.
+ Assess potential new suppliers for technical and manufacturing capabilities. Provides technical support for the introduction of components from a new supplier.
+ Manages projects to reduce material costs or reduce material supply risks.
+ Works with Receiving Inspection group to improve inspection processes where applicable.
+ Leads on Process Improvement teams relating to component usage or design.
+ Reviews material specification releases and revisions as required.
+ Investigates field failures related to supplier materials. Develops corrective action plan where necessary.
+ Will manage/participate in teams to conduct business risk assessments and develop action plans to reduce or eliminate risks.
**EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES**
+ National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) full level 7 qualification (180 ECTS credits) in a relevant discipline and 2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
+ Working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures. General understanding of business unit/group function. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in non-compliance with governmental regulations.
+ Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Has a broad knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the systems environment.
+ Cultivates a wide range of internal networks and begins to develop an extensive external network of resources to facilitate completion of tasks. May lead a project team of moderate scope. Provides guidance to less experienced staff. Acts as a mentor to lower level individual contributors. Influence exerted at peer level and occasionally at first levels of management.
+ Plans, organises, and prioritises own daily work routine to meet established schedule.
+ Exercises authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate action. Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in programme schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources.
+ Works under general supervision. Follows established procedures.
**REFER TO THE SITE SAFETY STATEMENT (SHE ) FOR YOUR SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE AT WORK RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Abbott Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer**
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email

**What We Offer**
Attractive compensation package that includes **competitive pay and structure Bonus** , as well as benefits such as
+ 17.40 per Hour (inclusive of shift allowance)
+ Private Health Insurance for you and your family
+ Occupational Pension Scheme with an excellence contribution rate of 12%
+ 10% Bonus Target
+ Life assurance
+ Career Development, further education
+ Subsided onsite canteen
+ Onsite gym and access to personal trainer
+ Growing business plus access to many more benefits
+ 2 Cycle shift Monday to Friday days & evening shift
**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 110,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across nine sites. We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, Kilkenny and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.
**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.
**Purpose** **Statement**
+ Performs a wide variety of electronic, mechanical, or electro- mechanical assembly operations on assemblies or sub-assemblies. Sets up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines. May perform other tasks including, but not limited to; placing labels on packages, and putting data sheets with product.
**Key** **Responsibilities**
Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
+ Assembles, repairs, inspects and/or tests products following written instructions. Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and other work related documents, written in English.
+ Sets up and operates a variety of manufacturing machines or equipment following written instructions in the English language.
+ Cleans tools and equipment per documented procedures. Records information on approved documents.
+ Disposes hazardous waste material on corresponding hazardous waste areas.
+ Resolves problems and make routine recommendations. Trains other employees when necessary.
+ Maintains all position certifications up to date as required to remain in compliance.
+ Completes daily work to meet established schedule with guidance from supervisor on prioritization of tasks.
+ Solves problems of limited scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of well-defined procedures and practices. Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents.
+ Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
**Education and Qualification**
+ Leaving Certificate or a pass rating in an Aptitude Test selected by Abbott Vascular
+ Relevant work experience advantageous but not essential or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
+ Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.
+ Enthusiastic and energetic with the ability to integrate quickly into a team environment.
+ Demonstrated flexible and innovative approach to work.
+ Cognitive Skills Performs routine tasks working from detailed writtenor verbalinstructions.Assignments require limited judgement introubleshootingproven processes.
Connect with us at or on LinkedIn at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
**REFER TO THE SITE SAFETY STAT** **E** **MENT (SHE ) FOR YOUR SA** **F** **ETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE AT WORK RESPONSIBILITIES**
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email

**What We Offer**
Attractive compensation package that includes **competitive pay and structure Bonus** , as well as benefits such as
+ 18.56 per Hour (inclusive of shift allowance)
+ Private Health Insurance for you and your family
+ Occupational Pension Scheme with an excellence contribution rate of 12%
+ 10% Bonus Target
+ Life assurance
+ Career Development, further education
+ Subsided onsite canteen
+ Onsite gym and access to personal trainer
+ Growing business plus access to many more benefits
+ Weekend Shift Friday to Sunday
**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 110,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices and nutritionals products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across nine sites. We have six manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Longford, Kilkenny and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.
**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.
**Purpose of the job**
Performs a wide variety of electronic, mechanical, or electro-mechanical assembly operations on assemblies or sub-assemblies. Sets up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines. May perform other tasks including, but not limited to; placing labels on packages, and putting data sheets with product.
**Major Responsibilities**
Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
+ Assembles, repairs, inspects and/or tests products following written instructions. Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and other work related documents, written in English.
+ Sets up and operates a variety of manufacturing machines or equipment following written instructions in the English language.
+ Cleans tools and equipment per documented procedures.
+ Records information on approved documents.
+ Disposes hazardous waste material on corresponding hazardous waste areas.
+ Resolves problems and make routine recommendations.
+ Trains other employees when necessary.
+ Maintains all position certifications up to date as required to remain in compliance.
+ Completes daily work to meet established schedule with guidance from supervisor on prioritization of tasks.
+ Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents.
**Education & Competencies**
+ Leaving Certificate or a pass rating in an Aptitude Test selected by Abbott Vascular
+ Relevant work experience advantageous but not essential or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
+ Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.
+ Enthusiastic and energetic with the ability to integrate quickly into a team environment.
+ Demonstrated flexible and innovative approach to work.
+ Cognitive Skills Performs routine tasks working from detailed writtenor verbalinstructions.Assignments require limited judgement introubleshootingproven processes.
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**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 113,000 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 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.
**We are currently looking for Manufacturing Engineers and Quality Engineers to join our modern site in Clonmel.**
**This is how you will make a difference:**
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering support of manufacturing operations, which will involve key engineering metric management and process optimization activities including Manufacturing Yield improvement, product quality monitoring, lean manufacturing design and material/equipment/process troubleshooting using continuous improvement tools and methodology. Working as part of the operations support team, the manufacturing engineer will liaise with operations, quality, R&D and materials & purchasing departments to ensure quality and efficient manufacturing operations.
**Main responsibilities**
+ Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or process, for current programs, next generation programs and to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company.
+ Prepares reports, publishes, and makes presentations to communicate findings.
+ Analyses and solves problems from basic engineering principles, theories and concepts through to a wide range of complex and advanced problems which require novel and new innovative approaches or a major breakthrough in technology.
+ Understands engineering principles theories, concepts, practices and techniques.
+ Understands the business needs of the company, and has knowledge of the customer needs of our business.
+ Understands the business cycle and foresight of emerging technologies trends.
+ Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks. Serves as a resource in the selection orientation and training of new engineers and employees.
+ May lead a project team, determining goals and objectives for the projects.
+ Mentors employees by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance.
+ Interacts cross functionally and with internal and external customers.
+ Serves as a consultant for engineering or scientific interpretations and advice on significant matters.
+ Acts as a spokesperson to customers on business unit current and future capabilities.
+ Participates in validation activity. Role may vary between providing input to owning activities such as protocol/report writing and managing execution of validation activities.
**Experience, Education and Skills Required - Manufacturing Engineer:**
+ National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline.2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
+ Basic technical knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures. Limited understanding of business unit/group function.
+ Learns to use professional concepts and company policies and procedures to solve routine problems.
+ Developing a network of internal resources to facilitate completion of tasks.
**JOB DESCRIPTION:**
**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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
**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.
**Purpose Statement:**
Provide Process/Quality Engineering support to manufacturing, helping to ensure delivery of highest quality product to the customer. Provide Process/Quality Engineering support to product development teams, helping to ensure development of highest quality new products.
Shift Role: 2-cycle shift (8-16:30 and 16:30-00:30)
**Key Responsibilities - Quality Engineer:**
1. Identifies manufacturing process defects (scrap, non-conforming material, customer complaints) by dispositioning non-conforming material, identifying primary root causes and suggesting corrective and preventative actions. May be responsible for querying and bounding data to support implementation of basic product stops.
2. Assists in development of product quality plans, documents and systems by providing input to product specifications, quality specifications, quality plans, risk analyses, Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) in conjunction with other product development team members. May be responsible for providing input to risk analyses and Failure Mode Effect Analysis' (FMEAs).
3. Becomes skilled at using process monitoring systems by starting to identify critical process steps and applying basic methods to reduce process variation to reduce/eliminate the cause of defects.
4. Assists product/process improvement efforts (example, scrap, nonconforming product, customer complaints) by systematically gathering quality metric data based on previous program templates and by assisting in the appropriate analysis methods to enhance sustaining product design and new product development.
5. Becomes skilled at using quality tools and training materials by working with existing quality tools and training materials and by understanding evolution/history of tools in use.
6. Participates in validation activity. Role may vary between providing input to owning activities such as protocol/report writing and managing execution of validation activities.
7. Participates in corrective and preventive action activity.
8. Participates in Field Discrepancy Notification (FDN) investigations.
**Education & Job Skills - Quality Engineer**
+ (Education/ Experience) National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 7 qualification in a relevant discipline. 2+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
+ (Technical/Business Knowledge (Job Skills)) Working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures. General understanding of business unit/group function. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
+ (Cognitive Skills) Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Has a broad knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the systems environment.
+ (Influence/Leadership) Cultivates a wide range of internal networks and begins to develop an extensive external network of resources to facilitate completion of tasks. May lead a project team of moderate scope. Provides guidance to less experienced staff. Acts as a mentor to lower level individual contributors. Influence exerted at peer level and occasionally at first levels of management.
+ (Planning/Organisation) Plans, organises, and prioritises own daily work routine to meet established schedule.
+ (Decision Making/Impact) Exercises authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate action. Failure to achieve results or erroneous decisions or recommendations may cause delays in program schedules and may result in the allocation of additional resources.
+ (Supervision Provided) May provide limited work direction and guidance to exempt and/or skilled nonexempt levels of employees, may be asked to evaluate performance of and assist in career development planning for subordinates.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call or email