5 Manufacturing jobs in Clonmel

**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

**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.
**We are currently on the look out for both Manufacturing Technicians and Quality Technicians.**
**As the Quality Technician, you will:**
+ Assist engineering in providing manufacturing support by reviewing and analysing data to determine manufacturing issues and trends. You may also train operators on processes and engineering changes, and perform operator certification on-the-job training and testing.
+ Resolve and prevent manufacturing issues by assisting engineering in determining root cause and implementing corrective and preventative action.
+ Review and disposition non-conforming material by utilising quality tools and by developing knowledge of manufacturing practices and procedures.
+ Develop and implements process improvements by assisting engineering in researching and validating changes in processes/equipment and test methods to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time per established procedures.
+ Support process development during new product introduction by defining traceability and inspection requirements, developing statistical process control criteria, developing manufacturing instructions, and creating training sheets and certifications.
+ Provide input to engineering, qualification, and validation studies and reports by collecting, compiling, measuring, organising and recording data, and by writing procedures. May keep lab notebook.
**EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES - QUALITY TECHNICIAN:**
+ (Education/ Experience) National Framework of Qualifications level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline and 4+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
+ (Technical/Business Knowledge (Job Skills)) Applies extensive knowledge of advanced technical concepts and practices, and a complete understanding of product or systems fundamentals in a functional area, and working knowledge of other related disciplines. Utilises/interprets advanced numerical and statistical data and computer software programs to present documentation and analysis and resolve complex problems. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
+ (Cognitive Skills) Performs complex technical assignments usually without established procedures. Assists in the design, development, evaluation or modification of all area-specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product. May determine types of tests or develop preventative maintenance plans. Assignments require considerable judgment, initiative, creativity and leadership in troubleshooting, suggesting alternatives, and making recommendations for continuous quality improvement methods.
+ (Influence/Leadership) Mentor less senior employees in work group and offer counsel. Leads cross functional teams to resolve technical issues as required. Establishes effective channels of communication cross shift, site and functional groups.
+ (Planning/Organisation) Plans and organises non-routine tasks with approval. Initiates or maintains work schedule. Establishes priorities of work assignments.
+ (Decision Making/Impact) Solves a wide range of complex problems requiring advanced interpretation of generally defined procedures and practices. Selects methods and practices to obtain imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions to questions. Understands organisational structure and positions of key employees. Maintains general knowledge of products/services associated with the company and employees involved with specific product lines and services. Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents.
+ (Communication) 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.
+ (Supervision Received) Limited supervision. Receives no instruction on routine work and general instruction on new lines of work or special assignments.
**As the Manufacturing Technician, you will:**
+ Observe and comply with all safety rules and regulations. This includes Quality Systems Registrars (QSR) and International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Standards.
+ Identify and implement corrective actions for manufacturing related issues.
+ Performs equipment setup and corrective, preventive and calibration maintenance as necessary.
+ Install and validate equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure.
+ Evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. May develop or revise documents and procedures.
+ Certify manufacturing associates in the production processes.
+ Evaluate and order necessary equipment, tools and fixtures.
**EDUCATION & COMPETENCIES - MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN:**
+ (Experience/Education) National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) level 6 qualification in a relevant discipline. Relevant work experience advantageous but not essential or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
+ (Technical/Business Knowledge (Job Skills)) Applies limited knowledge of basic technical concepts and practices and a basic understanding of product or systems fundamentals. Utilises basic knowledge of numerical and/or statistical data and computer software programs to resolve routine problems. Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
+ (Cognitive Skills) Performs routine technical tasks working from detailed written or verbal instructions. Performs routine set-up, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of certain area-specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product. Assignments require limited judgment in troubleshooting proven processes.
+ (Planning/Organisation) Completes daily work to meet established schedule with guidance from supervisor on prioritisation of tasks.
+ (Decision Making/Impact) Solves problems of limited scope and complexity requiring basic interpretation of well-defined procedures and practices. Maintains confidentiality in handling sensitive information or documents.
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

Come work with us as a

Manager Manufacturing Engineering & Support- MT member, reporting to Site Director

As a Manager Manufacturing Engineering, you will have overall responsibility for the engineering and support organization at the site which includes manufacturing engineering, facilities engineering, project management and support office to install, qualify and validate new processes and equipment; drive successful change management outcomes; meet new product introduction schedules, and enhance productivity and quality. Under your supervision your teams will identify, manage and execute projects within the site which will deliver year-over-year improvements.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION

• Responsible for support functions within Abbott Vascular Netherlands BV (AVN): Manufacturing Engineering, Support & Training, Facilities and EHS

• Responsible for Process and Equipment installation, qualification and validation per required standards

• Ensure adherence and keep AVN up to the required standards of the medical device directive and medical device warehousing (ISO13485, GDP), this includes Facilities and Environmental, Health and Safety

• Ensure financial / CIP goals are met through continuous improvement activities

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead, manage and facilitate Projects / Project Management in support of company objectives

• Participate as a key business partner in the leadership team. Contribute to business strategy development and operational execution of business plans

• Provide leadership and direction for all Manufacturing Engineering , Support & Training, Facilities and EHS activities and teams

• Drive an inclusive & collaborative culture, utilizing AVN About You principles

• Keep the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action

• Build strategic partnerships to meet departmental and organizational objectives

• Develop, monitor and appropriately adjust the annual budget for department(s)

• Act as process owner for support, training and engineering workflows

• Mentor/train key stakeholders/the organization in the use and practice of Project Management methodologies and tools

• Facilitate site strategic planning process, including regular review of performance against this plan

• Act as people leader for direct reports incl. coaching/development conversations and performance evaluations

• Recruit, coach and develop organizational talent within support functions

• Represent AVN within the Division and other sites/functions with respect to Manufacturing Engineering and EHS

EDUCATION & BACKGROUND

• Bachelor's Degree BA/BS: Engineering, Business, Operations or equivalent work experience. Certification or equivalent working knowledge of improvement tools and methodologies - Lean/Six Sigma; Black belt, DMAIC, PRINCE 2 are preferred.

• 2-5 years of demonstrated success in Project Management applying PM tools / methodologies for implementing processes, systems and equipment

• A minimum 2 - 5 years' experience in manufacturing operations, business improvement, quality systems or other operational areas in an international organization.

• Demonstrated diplomacy and effective functioning and communication in a matrix environment. Ability to organize and lead cross functional teams and align employees to management's vision. Ability to provide internal feedback which helps to continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated responsibility in contribution and improvement to Learning & Development with a focus on continuous improvement and proactive learning.

• Demonstrated ability being an ambassador successful in promoting and marketing of an organization aiming to improve and contribute to employee engagement and employer branding.

• This function is responsible for support functions with AVN: Manufacturing Engineering, Support & Training, Facilities and EHX

• This function is responsible for assigned projects within AVN

• Experience with the medical device industry

• Excellent knowledge of English language (verbal and written)

• Ability to travel internationally

• Project Management skillset, Change Management experience

• Knowledge of medical devices ERP systems

ABBOTT VASCULAR
Abbott Vascular Netherlands, the worldwide distribution centre of Abbott's vascular products, is located in Heerlen. From this 10,000 m2 distribution centre, an average of 35,000 products for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases are shipped daily to hospitals, Abbott distributors and Abbott branches in more than 120 countries around the world. Abbott Vascular's "Built as if intended for my family" quality policy demonstrates that we deliver innovative products that improve patients' lives. We are committed to meeting and exceeding our customers' expectations by providing the highest quality products and services.

Abbott Vascular Netherlands (AVN) in Heerlen employs more than 200 people in the distribution centre and support departments. At Abbott Vascular Netherlands we strive for a working environment in which you can be yourself, where you have every opportunity to develop yourself and where trust and open communication are of paramount importance. At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, take care of yourself and your family, and be your true self."

About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. At Abbott, we're committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life.

Today, 110,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 160 countries we serve. Our mission is to understand that the first step to living your best life is good health. Everything we make is designed to help you do just that. That's our commitment to building life-changing technologies that keep your heart healthy, nourish your body at every stage of life, help you feel and move better, and bring you information, medicines and breakthroughs to manage your health

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

Abbott provides a varied, challenging and international position in a dynamic and pleasant working environment. In our organization, you can count on excellent primary and secondary benefits, a positive working atmosphere, a personal growth plan, extensive training opportunities and good career perspective. We are in the business of advancement, both in health solutions and in the lives and careers of our employees. Our work across the world and in many areas of healthcare provides a rich environment for our employees to explore career paths, interests and opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by sending in your cv and motivation letter to this website, or directly to ,Attn: Meltem Cakir/Manager Manufacturing Engineering & Support. Applications will be assessed on a regular basis. An assessment will be part of the process.

This role will be based in one of our **Cork sites.** Providing manufacturing, product and process co-ordination **support to the manufacturing line and Line Support.** This is a great opportunity for students who are interested learning more about manufacturing operations.
Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker's **2026 Cooperative** cohort.
_Tasks and responsibilities may include:_
+ **Coordinate and prioritise** production to meet customer requirements, maintain inventory levels and relevant Key Production Indicators (KPIs) as per the plan developed with the Operations Supervisor. **Communicate and record output levels.**
+ Support the Supervisor and Operations Associate in the **maintaining of the Daily Management records.**
+ Collaborate with **NPI teams** to ensure that builds are **prioritised and progressed** through the line as per required timelines.
+ Identify and manage **training priorities vs business needs** monthly
+ Support the Line Support Team with the **formation of a training schedule** and ensuring the execution of the plan, ensuring versatility, station rotation and line staffing plans are adequate to meet business needs. **Train & support the line SME's in delivery of training.**
+ Support the **implementation, and scheduling of training** for **document changes.**
+ Support the Supervisor and Operations Associate in developing **Production Training plans** for new hires and ensure **cross-training plans for employees** are implemented.
+ Support the Operations Associate in the upkeep of the **SLMS training & ensuring that training is effectively recorded** in line with QMS.
+ Reviews overtime needs with Operations Supervisor and **co-ordinates gathering?list of team members to meet this need.**
+ Support the Supervisor with creating **Staffing Plans** .
+ Ensure **quality standards** and expectations are communicated and deployed.
+ Maintain the reports on **quality and production metrics** (rework, scrap, line clearance, QA audits, cell shutdown)
+ Participate in **continuous improvement activities** , e.g. **Lean/Cost Reduction** initiatives.
+ All other duties as assigned
**What you will need:**
+ Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in **Engineering, Manufacturing or** Management courses.
+ Must be able to analyze and correct complex testing and/or systems issues of a broad scope using independent judgment
+ **Honesty and integrity;** must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies
+ **Self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking -** enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment
+ Is a **team player** and capable of working as part of a **multi-disciplined team**
+ **Excellent verbal and written communication skills** as well as a basic PC knowledge
+ Available for either **6, 9 or 12 months** - exact duration and start date to be discussed with your Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Stryker
**What we can** **offer** :
+ Attractive **salary** & **vacation** entitlement
+ Experience **our inclusive, people-first culture** . You will be paired with mentors and have access to leaders who **support your growth, give constructive feedback, and help build confidence.**
+ **Flexible** working hours
+ **Sports & Social** clubs and DE&I **Employee Resource Groups** and the opportunity to **connect with other co-ops**
+ The opportunity to contribute to **real-world projects** that make a difference in improving **healthcare and patients' lives.** In Stryker, you will be given responsibilities that truly matter.
**Next steps:**
+ Once you have applied to one of our co-op opportunities, our dedicated University Recruiting Business Partners will take some time to look through your application and ensure you meet the criteria in relation to the specific position.
+ Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview with the hiring team.
+ If successful through the final round business interview, you will receive your offer shortly after
+ Please note, individual recruitment timelines may vary - please keep in contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and your university placement coordinator for specific timelines and updates.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.