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Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and 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 for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Westford MA location in the Abbott Vascular division.
Abbott Vascular provides innovative minimally invasive and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.
Operational Excellence Engineer will work closely with the cross functional Value Stream teams this position will design develop standardize and implement
Operations methods intended to continuously improve manufacturing system performance
What Youll Work On
Provides input for identification of department goals planning development standardization and implementation ofinitiatives intended to improve the overall quality cost and delivery performance of St. Jude Medical Operations
In conjunction with the Value Stream teams supports productivity quality process efficiency space utilization standardization and lead time improvement efforts
In collaboration with the Continuous Improvement Department supports Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC problem solvinginitiatives in support of orange and green belt training certification
Supports the incorporation of appropriate Lean tool usage such as 5S time study line balancing and standard work intothe daily functions of the Value Stream teams
Collaborates with cross functional teams as required
Understands work environment issues (i.e. OSHA regulations etc.)
Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and other regulatory requirements
Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations other regulatory requirements Company policies operating procedures processes and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications an collaboration with all levels of employees customers contractors and vendors
Performs other related duties and responsibilities on occasion as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree Industrial Engineering or related field an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Manufacturing engineering experience preferred
Medical device experience preferred
Strong analytical problem solving and project management skills
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred
Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changingenvironment
Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate atmultiple levels in the organization
Multitasks prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
Strong organizational and follow-up skills as well as attention to detail
Ability to travel approximately 15-30% including internationally(only if required)
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The base pay for this position is
$50000.00 $100000.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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