Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Abbott

Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States

Abbott Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical or any engineering or technical degree or equivalent experience required
  • Minimum 5 years manufacturing engineering experience (prior medical device manufacturing engineering experience preferred, but not required)
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
  • Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings
  • Ability to lead and motivate people
  • Excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize work and make data driven decisions
  • Work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction

Responsibilities

  • Engage with front line engineers supporting operations team to build knowledge for current state operations
  • Manage projects which include new production equipment, process improvements and cost reductions while supporting new product introductions
  • Provide guidance to other engineers and technicians
  • 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
  • Support the operations team as a front-line engineer working with assemblers and troubleshooting equipment and process issues
  • Manage projects aimed towards designing and developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering
Process Engineering
Medical Devices
Cardiac Rhythm Management
Leadership

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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