Manufacturing Process Engineer

3 months ago


Sligo, Ireland Abbott Full time

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 Diagnostic Division Sligo

Abbott Diagnostic's is a global leader of in vitro diagnostics with approximately 70,000 institutional customers in more than 100 countries. Our diagnostic products offer a broad range of innovative instrument systems and tests for hospitals, reference labs, blood banks, physician offices and clinics.

Abbott’s diagnostic products offer customers automation, convenience, cost effectiveness and flexibility. Abbott has helped transform the practice of medical diagnosis from an art to a science, helping to create the modern diagnostics industry through the company's commitment to improving patient care and lowering overall costs. The history of Abbott Diagnostics is filled with examples of first-of-a-kind products and significant technological advancements.

We currently have a vacancy for a Manufacturing Process Engineer (shiftwork required) and the role will involve the following:

Purpose of the Job:

The primary responsibility of the  MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER  is to provide support to the manufacturing organization to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, to optimize existing processes, and to ensure that production goals are met. Monitors performance of equipment, machines and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields or product quality issues. Interfaces with operations, quality and technical teams on products or processes in the existing manufacturing processes. Ensure the plant meets its safety, quality, regulatory, service and financial goals through effective support of Engineering Site Services.

Major Duties and 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.  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. Support and ensure Engineering Site Services meet their key metrics. Assist in process development/improvement projects, in compliance with procedural requirements. Share engineering/scientific or other knowledge with team members. Assist in the deployment of a Business Excellence culture in the area. To identify and implement cost improvement and cycle time reduction opportunities. Adhere to all GLP and GMP requirements and ensure safety standards are met and safe working practices are adhered to. Ensure environmental procedures (e.g. recycling, waste minimization) are adhered to and improvements made where possible. The day-to-day demand and preventative maintenance and problem solving of plant and manufacturing equipment to achieve product quality and production schedule goals. The completion and recording of functional and safety checks on plant and manufacturing equipment and correction of any issues. Ensure the maintenance of the facility and manufacturing equipment. Assistance in implementation of equipment/process upgrade in an environment of continuous improvement. Liaison with and assistance to contracted maintenance, e.g. service/ commissioning engineers, factory inspectors, building contracts, site maintenance, etc. Ensure Safety Standards are met and safe-working practices adhered to. Recommend/implement improvements to safety standards.  Liaise directly with other departments in accident/incident investigations and address any issues arising from these investigations. Ensure Environmental procedures e.g. recycling, waste minimization is adhered to and improvements made where possible. In conjunction with the Quality calibration co-coordinator ensure compliance with calibration requirements both Plant and Manufacturing. Ensure External contractors are managed and supervised. Any other relevant duties as requested by the Area Team Leader/ Manager.

Education & Experience :

A third level qualification in a relevant Engineering, or relevant discipline as this will provide a basic understanding of engineering, scientific and or quality principles required for the role. Two years experience in the engineer/scientific/quality systems. Experience in the manufacture of diagnostic assays or a relevant post-graduate qualification is an advantage.

Hours of Work

Week 1-4 - Thursday, Friday, Saturday work from 7am to 7pm (Team 1) or

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday work from 7am to 7pm (Team 2)

Week 5 - Saturday, Sunday, Monday nights work from 7pm to 7am along

1 floating day to be completed every 4 weeks.



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