Stephen Rudden

Stephen Rudden is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in engineering and maintenance management, currently serving as a Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Abbott since December 2018. Previous roles at Abbott include Packing Shift Manager, Manufacturing Engineer FLL, and Maintenance Fitter. Stephen also worked as a Maintenance Lead Engineer at LacPatrick Dairies Ltd, focusing on planning maintenance schedules and servicing equipment in food manufacturing. An educator at SOLAS, Stephen instructed apprentices in various mechanical subjects and has a robust background in the Irish Defence Forces, where responsibilities included maintaining plant machinery and supervising junior fitters. Additional experience includes work as a Construction Plant Fitter for Bord na Móna, specializing in the maintenance of a wide range of agricultural and construction machinery. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics from the Institute of Technology, Sligo, and a Diploma of Education from UCD Professional Academy.