Technical Engineering Lead

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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 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.

This is how you can make a difference at Abbott

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Technical Engineering Lead to support and manage third-party manufacturers in delivering robust injection molding solutions. This role is crucial in defining and selecting the right technology, as well as overseeing the specification, purchase, installation, and qualification of plastic injection molding and processing equipment while adhering to internal and external regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
2. Manage and report component-related issues to both internal and external stakeholders.
3. Initiate change control documentation and material data creation activities for plastic components.
4. Lead the design, specification, purchase, installation, and qualification of mold tools, molding machines, ancillary equipment, and service requirements.
5. Understand and address the business and clinical needs relevant to projects.
6. Take accountability for the successful and timely completion of designated project deliverables.
7. Design and lead complex experiments, applying novel engineering theories and techniques.
8. Collaborate closely with project teams and third-party manufacturers to meet objectives.
9. Develop metrology methods in partnership with key stakeholders.
10. Conceptualize and coordinate design solutions for complex problems, exploring multiple alternatives.
11. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on technical matters, interfacing with senior management and external agencies as necessary.
12. Complete documentation in a timely manner in adherence to business standards.
13. Comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
14. Implement and maintain the effectiveness of the Quality System.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor's degree in Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
2. Typically requires 8+ years of significant engineering and operational experience in the field.
3. Expertise in plastic injection molding technologies, mold tool design, and process development in a third-party manufacturing environment.
4. Strong communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
5. Proficient in problem analysis and fault finding on injection molds and equipment.
6. Experience in designing experiments for plastic injection molding process development.
7. Knowledge of GD&T and design of metrology fixtures.
8. Excellent organizational and project management skills in a manufacturing environment.
9. Familiarity with cGMP, FDA, and ISO regulated environments is a plus.

What we Offer

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

1. Family health insurance,
2. Life assurance,
3. Fantastic new facility,
4. Growing business plus access to many more benefits.

At Abbott, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation and excellence. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply

Abbott is an equal opportunities employer.