Senior Quality Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Quality Engineer to enhance quality standards in the Vascular Division at their Clonmel site. The role involves executing complex projects, improving quality assurance practices, and collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and optimal performance metrics. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills along with relevant qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and review the work of other quality assurance professionals.
• Conduct inspections and validate components or materials.
• Document quality issues for management review.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical principles

Planning and organization

Education

Level 7 in a relevant discipline

Job description

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products, including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo, along with a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott also has commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.

Abbott Ireland Vascular Division Clonmel

Abbott Vascular is one of the world's leading vascular care businesses. We focus on advancing the treatment of vascular disease and improving patient care by combining the latest medical device innovations with pharmaceuticals, investing in research and development, and advancing medicine through training and education.

Our broad line of vascular devices—including vessel closure, endovascular, and coronary technologies—are used to treat vessel diseases of the heart, carotid arteries, and peripheral blood vessels. These conditions can lead to heart attack, stroke, critical limb ischemia, and other serious vascular issues.

Purpose of the Job

Individual contributor with comprehensive knowledge in Quality Engineering and Data Management. Capable of executing complex projects, developing solutions beyond traditional approaches, and designing programs for systematic monitoring and evaluation to ensure quality standards. Acts as a liaison to cross-functional departments, analyzing and interpreting data.

Major Responsibilities

• Instruct, direct, and review the work of other quality assurance professionals.
• Apply quality principles and analyze quality records to recommend improvements.
• Conduct inspections, verification, and validation of components or materials.
• Identify and resolve recurring quality or testing issues.
• Document quality issues and performance metrics for management review.
• Coordinate with external vendors as needed.

Education & Competencies

• Qualifications: Level 7 in a relevant discipline with 4+ years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong understanding of technical principles, business functions, and compliance requirements.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate data and make judgments within policies.
• Ability to develop networks and support teams, mentor less experienced staff, and possibly lead projects.
• Effective planning, organization, and decision-making skills, capable of working independently and under general direction.

Refer to the Site Safety Statement (SHE038447) for safety, health, and welfare responsibilities.

Abbott Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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