Project Engineering Lead

Abbott Laboratories; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Kilkenny is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead and manage complex projects. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise and project management skills. Applicants should have at least 5 years of engineering experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. The position offers an attractive compensation package including health insurance, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Family health insurance

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Career Development

Fantastic new facility

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams on complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project components such as scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and execute engineering projects, applying methodologies.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and deliver on schedule.
• Provide technical and organizational guidance for team development.

Skills

Customer Centricity

Effective Communication & Influence

Problem Solving & Innovation

Risk Management

Data Management & Curation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineering professional to lead and manage complex projects within our organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions to deliver high-impact results.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and execute small to medium-sized engineering projects, applying conventional methodologies and tools.


• Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely delivery by developing and tracking schedules, coordinating with internal teams and external partners.


• Maintain project controls for cost, scope, and schedule, while developing and implementing effective execution strategies.


• Conduct economic and feasibility analyses to support project decisions and ensure alignment with financial targets.


• Benchmark internally and externally to anticipate future trends and inform strategic planning.


• Monitor environmental and operational changes, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.


• Lead the design and development of products, processes, equipment, and systems using advanced engineering principles.


• Design and oversee complex experiments, analyze data, and present findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.


• Create and refine designs for complex components and systems, including detailed specifications.


• Analyze data to identify trends and insights, proposing innovative solutions to technical challenges.


• Solve interdisciplinary problems by evaluating multiple factors and providing strategic recommendations.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and implement best practices.


• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, tailoring messages to audience needs.


• Foster collaborative relationships with colleagues, contractors, and vendors, promoting shared goals and accountability.


• Mentor and support the development of team members and cross-functional partners.


• Provide technical and organizational guidance, supporting the growth of engineering talent within the team.

Qualifications

Critical Experience & Readiness

• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams on complex projects.


• Demonstrated ability to manage project components such as scope, schedule, budget, and risk across multiple locations.

Key Competencies

• Customer Centricity


• Insights-Driven Decision Making


• Financial Acumen


• Effective Communication & Influence


• Executional Excellence


• Problem Solving & Innovation


• Risk Management


• Stakeholder & Vendor Management


• Asset Management & Reliability Engineering


• Quality, Testing & Validation


• Process Design


• Data Management & Curation


• Talent Development

Compliance & Quality

• Adhere to all relevant regulations and standards, including Environmental, Health, Safety, and Energy (EHS&E), and internal engineering policies.


• Ensure quality and compliance in all assigned tasks.


• Understand the impact of design changes and proactively identify compliance risks.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent technical experience).


• Minimum of 5 years of significant engineering and/or operational experience.

Preferred Background

• Strong technical knowledge and application of engineering principles.


• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals is preferred.


• Proficiency in financial systems and budget management.


• Understanding of procurement and contracting processes.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

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.

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