Principal Manufacturing Engineer

My client is a global leader in manufacturing life-saving cardiovascular devices like stents, vessel closure systems, and peripheral vascular products. It’s an FDA-registered site that not only produces devices used worldwide but also houses an R&D center, giving engineers exposure to both production excellence and innovation.

In this Principal Manufacturing Engineer role, you’d play a key part in:

Optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure the highest product quality and efficiency.

Leading teams and mentoring staff, developing talent to meet demanding production goals.

Driving validation and compliance activities, ensuring Abbott meets stringent FDA and international regulatory standards.

Collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, quality, and operations to bring new products and processes into manufacturing.

Abbott has made significant investments in Clonmel, so you’d be joining a growing, future-focused site where your technical expertise and leadership would directly impact both patient outcomes and the continued success of the business.

Manufacturing Manager – Clonmel, Ireland

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Manager to join our team in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and keeping production running smoothly.

In this role, you’ll guide a team in the day-to-day operations of a busy manufacturing environment. You’ll make sure production goals are met, quality standards are upheld, and that any issues with equipment or processes are quickly addressed. You’ll also play an important part in introducing new products and processes, helping to bring ideas from development into real-world manufacturing.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading and developing your team, providing coaching, support, and feedback.

Overseeing production to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency targets are achieved.

Working closely with other departments to solve problems and keep things moving.

Supporting budget planning and keeping an eye on costs.

Taking part in validation work, ensuring new processes and equipment meet requirements.

Making sure everything is done in line with company policies and industry regulations.

What we’re looking for:

A degree (NFQ Level 7 or equivalent) in a relevant field.

6+ years of experience in manufacturing, or a mix of education and experience.

Experience leading people and managing day-to-day operations.

Someone who can make decisions, solve problems, and keep production on track.

A focus on quality, with experience working in a regulated environment.

Please forward your cv to vina.horgan@cpl.ie