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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.

Diabetes Care Kilkenny

Our new manufacturing facility in Kilkenny, reflects the growing demand for Abbott's global Diabetes Care products. The facility will be a centre for world-class engineering, quality, medical device manufacturing, and other science-based professionals to produce life-changing technologies that enable people with diabetes to live the best and fullest lives they can. At Abbott in Kilkenny, you can shape your career as you help shape the future of healthcare.

This is how you can make a difference at Abbott:

As a Materials Engineer Lead you will work with the Materials Engineering Manager and wider Technical Services team, to support the introduction of new or changed materials/components to the site. You will trouble shoot and resolve material related challenges for the site, by completing investigations, determining root cause, reporting out findings and proposing solutions. You will identify component-related opportunities to optimise yield and OEE for daily operations and supports sustaining of materials / components for the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify root causes of component-related manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving techniques.

• Develop Design of Experiments (DOEs), conduct testing, analyze data, and report findings for continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform empirical and experimental analyses to inform decision-making based on data insights.

• Collaborate with site operations to resolve material-related challenges and meet site goals.

• Support validation activities related to material changes and R&D material trials, providing constructive feedback.

• Monitor the performance of parts and implement actions to enhance performance.

• Evaluate proposed changes and alternative components/designs for efficacy and efficiency.

• Assist in resolving Quality Incidents and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).

• Capture materials-related learnings from initial production lines to inform future processes.

• Apply LEAN methodologies to drive operational excellence throughout the organization.

• Contribute to the delivery of site-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and maintain visual dashboards for reporting.

• Engage in cross-functional activities to promote continual improvement, safety, and compliance.

• Analyze complex processes and problems, identifying areas for improvement and risk mitigation.

• Use data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvements while ensuring compliance with industry standards and global regulations.

• Propose and support new methods or materials to enhance quality and efficiency.

• Provide technical support to fellow engineers and mentor junior associates within the team.

• Assist relevant site teams with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Agile-related work.

• Cultivate a strong understanding of Abbott Quality Policy and Procedures.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum NFQ Level 8 Qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.

• At least 7 years of experience in Materials Planning within a manufacturing environment; GxP experience preferred.

• Proficiency in working with materials/components, including electrical, molded, or mechanical systems.

• Demonstrated experience in resolving technical challenges on high-volume automation lines.

• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as 6M, Ishikawa, DMAIC, and Six Sigma methodologies.

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 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.

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 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com