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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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. You’ll 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 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 bachelor’s 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 works out of our Abbott Park, IL location in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division, where we are focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.  in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division.   

What You’ll Work On 

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead Global engineering activities across our network of manufacturing sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive innovation, sustainability and excellence in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee operations engineering activities, ensuring products are manufactured consistently according to Abbott quality standards.Support operations engineering across multiple manufacturing sites, driving standardization, performance and continuous improvement globally.Drive engineering excellence programs across multiple engineering disciplines.Anticipate and resolve high-level issues impacting operational success.Drive risk assessments across products, processes and manufacturing lines across our global network.Support manufacturing & product quality investigations accessing impact across network of products and processes.Lead end-to-end project management, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project execution.Make strategic decisions regarding project priorities and resource allocation.Identify and mitigate risks through early assessment and effective strategies.Set and monitor performance indicators, leading project audits (scope, schedule, quality, cost).Drive operational efficiencies and optimizations within manufacturing processes.Foster open and honest relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors.Manage department financial planning, including multi-year budget generation.Hire, retain, and develop a diverse engineering team, providing ongoing feedback and mentoring.Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Clinical, and Regulatory departments to meet objectives.Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and other regulatory requirements by developing and monitoring systems and procedures.Uphold initiatives related to Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Environmental, Health & Safety requirements.

Required Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competenceMinimum of 8 years of experience in engineering and/or operational experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a highly regulated industry.Strong knowledge of FDA, GMP, Environmental, Health & Safety regulations, and Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS).Deep understanding of automated manufacturing processes, especially within the context of manufacturing site.Expertise in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration.Leadership skills in building, managing, and developing high-performing engineering teams.Familiarity with strategic planning and implementation within a global, matrixed organization.Listens to and understands others’ points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully one’s own perspective orally, in writing, and in presentations.Demonstrated ability to present and get buy in of upper management for major programs.Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences, while optimizing overall divisional goals.A technical background in health care, nutritional products, laboratory diagnostics, medical devices, or pharmaceutical companies.

Preferred Qualifications 

PM qualification preferredSS greenbelt certification preferred

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. 

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The base pay for this position is $127,300.00 – $254,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.