About this opportunity
Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok .
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for Engineering Manager to join our engineering team at the Manorhamilton Road (MHR) site in Sligo. This is a varied engineering leadership role supporting safe, compliant and reliable manufacturing operations. We welcome candidates with experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical processing or other highly regulated manufacturing environments, including those with a background in solvent handling, chemical process operations, hazardous-area engineering or complex process equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Establish departmental goals, schedules and activity plans in partnership with the Operations Engineering Manager.
Lead, support and develop the API Engineering team, creating an inclusive environment where people can perform at their best.
Support the development, maintenance and improvement of manufacturing equipment.
Ensure equipment performance meets applicable legal, divisional, corporate, quality and safety standards.
Develop and implement appropriate CAPA plans, including clear actions, owners and timelines.
Lead investigations and equipment-monitoring activities to improve manufacturing performance, reduce downtime and maximise plant output and yield.
Drive equipment and process upgrades within a continuous improvement environment.
Develop monthly engineering metrics and provide timely management reports.
Manage engineering budgets and prepare capital expenditure requests as required.
Support successful internal, external, divisional and corporate audits.
Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with site and company safety standards.
Manage internal and external engineering and plant projects.
Build effective working relationships with external contractors and service providers.
Attend relevant meetings, communicate progress clearly and drive actions through to completion.
Collaborate across functions to resolve technical issues and deliver sustainable improvements.
Qualifications
Degree qualification or above in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
7 –10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least two years in an engineering supervisory or management role.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop people.
Previous experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology is preferred. Experience supporting API manufacturing operations would be an advantage but is not essential.
Experience leading engineering activities that support manufacturing operations, equipment reliability, maintenance, projects or continuous improvement.
Experience with solvent handling, chemical processing, hazardous materials or complex process systems is highly relevant.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make timely, well-informed engineering decisions.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
Experience managing projects, budgets, contractors and cross-functional team.
Strong understanding of safe working practices, risk assessment and compliance in environments involving chemicals, solvents or hazardous-area equipment.
Experience managing projects, budgets, contractors and cross-functional stakeholders
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Salary context
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Therapeutic area mix
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