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 114000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan so were committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure track and analyze glucose levels.
This opportunity involves leading the end-to-end management of complex manufacturing and production engineering projects from initial planning through to successful execution and completion. The role is responsible for overseeing engineering processes to ensure strict adherence to quality and regulatory standards while guiding a diverse team toward achieving operational excellence. A key focus is on driving continuous improvement by optimizing resources and cultivating a culture centered on development and innovation within the organization.
This is an onsite opportunity in AustinTX or Buffalo Grove IL.
What Youll Work On
- Manages the planning design and development of manufacturing processes tooling fixtures and process development products to meet production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.
- Oversees multiple engineering projects across disciplines ensuring they are completed within time and budget while maintaining financial and performance accountability
- Provides leadership on project prioritization process validations and continuous improvement activities to enhance technical capabilities.
- Implements and manages resource planning and project management tools coordinating project engineers for Operations projects.
- Supports continuing production process development and new product introductions ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Responsible for operational efficiencies and optimizations into manufacturing processes
- Monitors and evaluates project and department progress making adjustments as needed to meet business demands.
- Leads and participates in cross-functional teams to support organizational goals and facilitate collaboration.
- Reviews and approves protocols written reports and technical documentation in accordance with business standards.
- Prepares and manages departmental budgets controlling expenditures to stay within approved spending limits.
- Analyzes complex designs or processes ensuring functional requirements are met and coordinating the implementation of multiple projects across disciplines.
- Develops and communicate strategies policies and procedures to implement within the managed area.
- Proactively identifies and influences changes in technology and industry trends to maintain technical leadership.
- Establishes and fosters a development culture by encouraging feedback mentoring and coaching to improve team performance.
- Evaluates risk/reward trade-offs and makes contingency plans to ensure project success.
- Prepares and presents key reports analysis and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
- Directs operations by coordinating efforts across multiple groups making timely decisions and ensuring high performance and accountability.
- Hires retains and develops a diverse highly qualified engineering staff providing ongoing performance feedback and coaching.
- Maintains positive and cooperative communications with all levels of employees customers contractors and vendors.
- Develops and implements engineering systems and procedures to ensure compliance with FDA GMP and other applicable regulations.
- Ensures a safe work environment consistent with Environmental Health & Safety requirements and company policies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering or adjacent technical field.
- 7-9 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Extensive background in the area of manufacturing with particular emphasis on manufacturing engineering development of equipment automation and tooling.
- This experience must include leadership of complex programs with extensive staff management and cross functional organizational influence.
- Strong program management experience with proven success in managing cross functional technical projects.
- Demonstrated technical leadership in the form of application of innovative engineering solutions to manufacturing and product challenges.
- Experience with project budgeting and cost tracking.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical content to non-technical audiences.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations to the extent necessary to manage and direct department and achieve goals.
- Experience in dealing with regulatory agencies and audits.
- Demonstrated a sound knowledge of injection molding tool design validation activities for medical device components
- Demonstrated a clear strategy for performance improvements at suppliers for production output improve quality support CAPA activities and monitored for effectiveness.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Background in the medical device industry a plus.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
The base pay for this position is
$111300.00 $222700.00
In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Engineering
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
United States > Texas > Austin : 12501B Research Boulevard
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States > Buffalo Grove : 1250 Barclay Blvd
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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