Manufacturing Engineer

We’re looking for a forward-thinking Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of production. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about continuous improvement. You’ll work cross-functionally to enhance processes, support new product introductions, and ensure our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

This position offers exceptional career growth opportunities within one of Abbott’s largest global manufacturing sites, where talent development is a recognized strength and advancement is accelerated.

• Improve and Innovate: Lead and support impactful projects that enhance manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and increase efficiency.

• Solve Technical Challenges: Use your engineering expertise to troubleshoot issues and develop creative, practical solutions.

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Quality, R&D, and other departments to integrate new products and technologies into production.

• Mentor and Support Others: Share your knowledge and experience to help develop junior engineers and contribute to a culture of learning.

• Represent the Team: Act as a technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers.

• Ensure Compliance: Participate in validation and quality assurance activities, ensuring all work meets regulatory and company standards.

You’re a high-potential engineer with a strong technical foundation and a desire to grow. You’re collaborative, curious, and committed to making a difference.

• Education: Level 7 STEM qualification (engineering or science preferred)

• Experience: 4+ years

• Experience across sectors like tech, food, or pharma is welcome

• Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel as required

• Location: Within 1-hour radius preferred; must have reliable transport (car or public transit)

• Diversity & Inclusion: We’re committed to building a team that reflects the world around us. We especially encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups in engineering, in line with our 2030 gender balance goals.

• Growth Mindset: We support career development and succession planning. This role is a great fit for someone looking to grow into future leadership.

• Collaboration: We believe great ideas come from everywhere. Your voice matters here.

• Commitment to Operational Excellence: Continuous improvement and technical excellence are at the heart of what we do.

Clonmel is Abbott’s largest manufacturing site globally, producing major products that are growing in volume. With 75% of growth opportunities filled internally, you’ll have access to accelerated career progression locally and across the Abbott network.

Our site ranks in the Top 10 globally for employee engagement and is the highest in Ireland, as measured by Gallup Q12. We live by our Quality Policy: ‘Built as if intended for my family’ and actively support community initiatives, raising nearly €250,000 for the Dillon Quirke Foundation to combat SADS.

Abbott Clonmel is a Shingo Prize-winning site and a recognized leader in operational excellence. xcfaprz With a strong MOS, continuous improvement culture, and significant R&D presence, you’ll work in an environment that sets global standards.