Abbott
Healthcare
SeniorQualityEngineer
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“Senior Quality Engineer at Abbott. Skills: Product quality, Process excellence, Quality systems. Lead root cause investigations. Implement corrective actions”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver high-quality solutions; Continuously improve processes; Ensure products meet standards; Protect customers; Improve processes; Drive innovation
Industry & Context.
Root cause investigations; Problem-solving skills; Data analysis; Identify trends; Identify risks; Identify improvement opportunities
Pre-employment medical examination, Drug and alcohol screening, Medical surveillance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
NFQ Level 7 qualification, 4+ years in quality, 4+ years in manufacturing, 4+ years in engineering, Problem-solving skills, Data analysis skills, Solid understanding of quality systems, Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, Ability to manage priorities, Ability to work independently, Ability to lead initiatives
What You'll Do.
Lead root cause investigations
Implement corrective actions
Implement preventive actions
Identify improvement opportunities
Develop quality plans
Develop product specifications
Develop risk assessments
Support new product development
Ensure high-quality design
Ensure transfer to manufacturing
Define project timelines
Define project resources
Influence stakeholders
Ensure compliance with quality systems
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with company policies
Collaborate across functions
Translate business goals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; R&D teams; Operations teams; Quality teams
Communication Scope
Progress communication; Stakeholder influence
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Scope definition, Timeline definition, Resource definition
Full Job Description
## **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **Abbott in Ireland** Abbott has maintained a strong presence in Ireland since 1946 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in the country in 2026. The company supports the Irish healthcare sector with a broad portfolio spanning diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. Today, Abbott employs more than 6,200 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo. **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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. Connect with us at [www.abbott.com](http://www.abbott.com) and on [LinkedIn](https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fabbott-%2F&data=05%7C02%7CBrian%40mkc.ie%7Cdbfdc5af03af45b1eee108dc28c53739%7C10952955099c4ee9a429197c251ac14e%7C0%7C0%7C638430074705451115%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aUfzVBORZq3iFDCtNLJN8nQX%2F2ihj03h1t%2BHeAERoR0%3D&reserved=0), [Facebook](https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAbbott%2F&data=05%7C02%7CBrian%40mkc.ie%7Cdbfdc5af03af45b1eee108dc28c53739%7C10952955099c4ee9a429197c251ac14e%7C0%7C0%7C638430074705458393%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=REq02NlBz8TIKwt6gWIqEehQp%2B6bWX0SD0v06DE7qy4%3D&reserved=0), [Instagram](https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fabbottglobal%2F&data=05%7C02%7CBrian%40mkc.ie%7Cdbfdc5af03af45b1eee108dc28c53739%7C10952955099c4ee9a429197c251ac14e%7C0%7C0%7C638430074705464490%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjo
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