Engineering Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 29, 2026. Abbott scores A on the Alion truth index.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 around 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. Please note any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening, conducted by a medical
practitioner designated by the Company
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Engineering Lead to lead and oversee engineering operations across multiple disciplines. This role is critical in managing complex manufacturing and production engineering projects, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. The successful candidate will apply a blend of scientific, engineering, and mathematical expertise to lead cross-functional teams and deliver impactful results. This role will be based at our TPM in Fermoy, Cork.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the planning, execution, and completion of medium to complex engineering projects.
Provide strategic direction across multiple concurrent projects.
Apply engineering principles to develop innovative solutions and risk-managed execution plans.
Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and Quality Systems.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes and enhance productivity.
Support new product introductions and ongoing production needs.
Manage departmental budgets and resource planning to meet operational goals.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on technical aspects, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and implement engineering systems and procedures aligned with FDA, GMP, and other regulatory standards.
Foster a culture of development through mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback.
Critical Experiences
Proven experience leading medium to complex technical projects in a regulated industry.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and cross-functional teams.
Strong background in manufacturing and production engineering, including process development and validation.
Expertise in risk management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
Experience in driving operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Competencies
Customer Centricity
Insights-Driven Decision Making
Financial Acumen
Effective Communication & Influence
Executional Excellence
Problem Solving & Innovation
Risk & Stakeholder Management
Vendor & Asset Management
Quality, Testing & Validation
Process Design & Data Management
Coaching & Development
Compliance & Governance
Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies.
Maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System and EHS compliance across all project activities.
Conduct early risk assessments and implement fallback strategies to ensure project success.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent technical experience).
Minimum of 5-10 years of significant engineering, project management, and/or operational experience.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies and engineering principles.
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
Growing business plus access to many more benefits.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com or https://www.ie.abbott/, on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.