Manufacturing Engineer - Ireland

This position is full time onsite at our Fermoy, Ireland facility location.

Help Build the Equipment Behind Life-Saving Medicines

At ABEC, you’ll do more than improve manufacturing processes—you’ll help build the advanced bioprocess equipment used by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies around the world to produce life-changing therapies.

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on solving problems, driving continuous improvement, and making a measurable impact on manufacturing performance. If you’re energized by Lean initiatives, process optimization, and seeing your ideas implemented on the shop floor, this is an opportunity to make a difference in a fast-growing global organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Identify and implement process improvements across manufacturing operations.
• Facilitate Lean Manufacturing activities, Kaizen events, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing workflows, facility layouts, and equipment utilization to optimize performance.
• Investigate production challenges, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support capital equipment projects and manufacturing technology improvements.
• Partner with production teams to introduce new processes and improve existing methods.
• Help create a culture of operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role within a technical or custom manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading process improvement projects and delivering measurable results.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement experience is a plus.
• Experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, process equipment, or complex engineered products is highly desirable.

Why Join ABEC?

• Work on equipment that supports the production of life-saving medicines worldwide.
• Be part of a rapidly growing global organization.
• Lead impactful projects with visible results.
• Collaborate with talented engineers, manufacturing professionals, and industry experts.
• Enjoy strong benefits, career growth opportunities, and a culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

If you’re passionate about manufacturing excellence and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!