Project Engineer

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott in Ireland

Abbott has been operating in Ireland since 1946 and serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, diabetes care, medical devices and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott currently employs about 6,000 people across ten sites located in Dublin, Donegal, Clonmel, Cootehill, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Sligo.

Abbott Ireland Nutrition Division Cootehill Cavan

Abbott Nutrition produces a range of infant formulae in all pack sizes under the brand name “Similac”. To complement the range of “Similac” infant formulae, the facility also manufactures a range of follow on formulae under the brand name of “Gain”. The essential ingredient is liquid skim milk and this is combined with carbohydrate, vegetable oils, vitamins and minerals. The product is blended, pasteurised, dried and packaged at the site and once packaged, is distributed to Europe, South East Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Canada.

Established in 1975, Abbott Nutrition in Ireland is the largest powder manufacturing facility for the production of infant formulae within the Abbott Corporation worldwide.  Approximately 1,000 dairy farms in Ireland and Northern Ireland supply quality milk to the Cootehill facility which processes 500,000 litres per day. This secure supply together with Ireland’s reputation as a green, clean environment is of significant strategic importance to Abbott Nutrition.

Main Purpose of the role:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join our team in the Abbott Nutritional manufacturing site.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering engineering projects that enhance manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support capital and process improvement projects from concept through to implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Operations and Maintenance.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Ensure all projects comply with GMP, food safety standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present project documentation including URS, FDS, validation protocols, and reports.
• Manage contractors and vendors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Support commissioning and qualification activities for new equipment and systems.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and equipment reliability.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or related discipline).
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (preferably food, pharma, or infant nutrition).
• Proven track record in project management and execution.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Project, and other engineering tools is an advantage.
• PM qualification not necessary but an advantage

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The base pay for this position is

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.