Abbott

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Abbott$78K — $156K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical or related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in medical devices
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
  • Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively
  • Willingness to travel approximately 15%, including internationally

Responsibilities

  • Lead Operations Readiness for launching new products
  • Collaborate with R&D and Process Development teams for successful design transfers
  • Engage with Production and Supply Chain for ramp plans and new line introductions
  • Drive cross-functional efforts for process and equipment improvements
  • Mentor engineers and technicians while conducting FMEAs and Process Validations
  • Enhance product quality and efficiency through Lean manufacturing practices
  • Support Product Development to ensure manufacturability

Benefits

  • Career development opportunities within a global company
  • Free medical coverage for eligible employees in the next calendar year
  • Robust retirement savings plan with significant employer contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement and education benefits for further studies
  • Recognition as a top workplace for diversity and employee satisfaction
  • Access to health, dental, vision, and wellness programs
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The Opportunity

Our Minnetonka location is seeking a high caliber, motivated, self-driven engineering leader to join our operations team in Abbott's Electrophysiology business unit. In Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) business, we're advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

Individuals in this role will work on a new product launch and sustained support working cross functionally with partners from operations, supply chain and development teams. This position will support the launch and ramp of a new product line as well as assist with building out the rest of the technical staff to support the production area.

What You'll Work On
  • Lead various aspects of Operations Readiness as part of launching new products for Abbott's Electrophysiology business unit
  • Engage with development (Research and Development and Process Development) teams to build knowledge for current state operations and use insight to build plans and execute successful design transfers and ramp.
  • Engage with operations (Production and Supply Chain) teams to build ramp plans, new line introduction plans including equipment ordering, receipt, qualification and validation.
  • Drive cross functional engagement to support process, product and equipment improvements.
  • Provide guidance and leadership to other engineers and technicians. Additional responsibilities include:
    • Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians
    • Conduct Process FMEAs and Process Validations
    • Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput through the use of Lean manufacturing concepts
    • Coordinate the design, procurement, build and debug of tooling, machinery and test equipment
  • Work with Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability
  • Provide front line engineering support for day to day needs of production


Individual should:
  • Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction
  • Have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills
  • Have ability to multitask, prioritize their work and make data driven decisions
  • Work effectively with cross-functional teams


Required Qualifications
  • Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical or any engineering or technical degree or equivalent experience required
  • Minimum 5 years manufacturing engineering experience. Prior manufacturing engineering or process development experience is required.
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
  • Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings
  • Ability to lead and motivate peers, drive change and problem solve with creativity.
  • Ability to travel approximately 15%, including internationally.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Medical device experience is preferred


What We Offer

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
  • A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
  • Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
  • Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
  • Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
  • Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
  • The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities


Apply Now

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
$78,000.00 - $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Engineering

DIVISION:
EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION:
United States > Minnesota > Minnetonka : 14900 Minnetonka Industrial Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % 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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
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