Abbott

Manager Manufacturing Engineering

Abbott • $99K — $198K *
St. Paul, MN 55106In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
  • At least 10 years of experience in relevant engineering management roles
  • Minimum 3-5 years in construction management, facilities management, or process control positions
  • 5-8 years in plant engineering or senior project engineering roles
  • Preferred: Master's Degree in related field and project management experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering team on project prioritization and process improvements
  • Support daily production initiatives such as maintenance and training
  • Manage engineering project schedules and resources
  • Drive collaboration in cross-functional teams
  • Ensure compliance with FDA and GMP regulations
  • Monitor department performance and project outcomes
  • Coach and develop engineering staff

Benefits

  • Career development opportunities within a global company
  • Free medical coverage for eligible employees
  • Strong retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement and education benefits for bachelor's degree
  • Recognition as a great workplace for diversity and inclusion
Full Job Description
Job Title

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

The Opportunity

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

This position works out of our St. Paul, MN location in the AVD Vascular division.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager manages and executes activities and allocates resources within the Manufacturing Engineering area, to ensure complete engineering support is provided to meet department and company goals. Coordinates manufacturing engineering department activities to ensure that equipment and processes required for each new product are developed, qualified, validated and designed for manufacturability. Identifies areas and means to improve manufacturing processes and equipment and product quality on existing product and processes. The expectation is a working manager, capable of both performing and directing activities to maintain and improve manufacturing practices.

What You'll Work On
  • Provide leadership to engineering staff regarding project prioritization, process validations, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Provide engineering support for daily production initiatives, including equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, documentation, and personnel training.
  • Provide project management.
  • Implement and manage resource planning and project management tools.
  • Coordinate, select and schedule project engineers for Operations projects.
  • Support continuing production, process development and new product introductions.
  • Monitor and evaluate project and department progress and results.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams.
  • Draft, review and approve protocol and written reports.
  • Drive continuous improvement of engineering technical capabilities.
  • Prepare technical reports, analysis, recommendations and presentations reflecting the status and results of projects in progress on a regular basis.
  • Coach, manage and develop technical staff.
  • Develop, implement, train and monitor effectiveness of engineering systems and procedures to ensure compliance to FDA, GMP, and all other applicable agency regulations.
  • Ensure a safe work environment consistent with OSHA requirements and Abbott policies.
  • Prepare departmental budgets and control expenditures to stay within spending limits.
  • Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
  • 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 and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 10 years: 3 - 5 years' experience in one of the following - Construction Manager, Facilities Manager, Process Control Engineer, Production Supervisor or Department Manager. 5 - 8 years' experience in one of the following - Plant Engineer, Project Engineer (Staff or Senior level). Total combined minimum years of experience required (not necessarily the sum of above) - 10 years.


Preferred Experience
  • Master's Degree, Preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years-Project management experience involving coordination of cross-functional teams, preferred.
  • Prior experience in medical device manufacturing, preferred.
  • Experience with statistical techniques (i.e. DOE, SPC) as well as Lean manufacturing techniques, value stream mapping and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Solid knowledge of GMP and ISO regulations.
  • Demonstrated success in leading manufacturing technology transfer project to global operations.
  • Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model, preferred.
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
  • Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
  • Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.


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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

The base pay for this position is
$99,300.00 - $198,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Engineering

DIVISION:
AVD Vascular

LOCATION:
United States > Minnesota > St. Paul : 1225 Old Highway 8 NW

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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Learn more about Abbott
Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
NASDAQ
ABT
* Ladders Estimates

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