Engineering Manager

Abbott; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 113,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Portland, OR seeks an innovative Engineering Manager to drive manufacturing excellence by designing and developing new processes, tooling, and fixtures for products and redesigns. Lead a high-performing technical team to ensure product requirements, productivity, and quality targets are met.

The role requires 10+ years in manufacturing with leadership experience, strong coaching skills, and ability to collaborate across R&D, quality, operations, and supply chain to deliver robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing).
• Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g. medical, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or defense).
• Minimum 10 years related work experience in a manufacturing environment with progressive leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Engineers (Process Development, Manufacturing Engineering) and Technicians.
• Provide technical oversight and leadership regarding project prioritization, NPI, process development, validations, design transfer, and initial production launch activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to meet product requirements and business objectives.
• Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes aligned with Lean Principles and regulatory requirements (FDA, QMS, EMS).
• Support cost reduction and operational performance initiatives to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, skilled workforce with coaching and career development.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing engineering

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

About Abbott

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Heart Failure division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

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 your career.
• 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

The Portland, OR facility is seeking an innovative and results-oriented Engineering Manager to drive manufacturing excellence through the design and development of new manufacturing processes, production tooling and fixtures, for new products and product redesigns. This role requires proven expertise in leading a high-performing technical team that optimizes manufacturing processes to consistently achieve product requirements, enhanced productivity, and high-quality standards.

What You’ll Work On

• Manage a team of Engineers (incl. Process Development, Manufacturing Engineering) and Technicians.
• Provide technical oversight and leadership to direct reports regarding project prioritization, new product introduction and process development, process validations, design transfer, and initial production launch activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams – including Research & Development, Development Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance – to meet product requirements and business objectives.
• Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes aligned with business goals, Lean Principles, and regulatory requirements (FDA, QMS, EMS).
• Support cost reduction and operational performance initiatives to improve efficiency, throughput, and overall manufacturing performance to achieve established cost targets.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, skilled workforce; provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and career development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing).
• Work Experience in a highly regulated industry (e.g. medical, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or defense).
• Minimum 10 years related work experience in a manufacturing environment, with progressive leadership and managerial roles in New Product Development, Process Development, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong managerial skills, with proven ability to lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and hold teams accountable for results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in medical device manufacturing for Class III medical devices.
• Experience with cable manufacturing processes (incl. extrusion, respooling, cabling, serving, braiding) and manual manufacturing processes (incl. cutting, soldering, crimping).
• Project management experience involving coordination of cross-functional teams within a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model.
• Demonstrated success in leading manufacturing technology transfer projects to operations.

The base pay for this position is $113,300.00 – $226,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY

Engineering

DIVISION

HF Heart Failure

LOCATION

United States States > Portland : 16125 SW 72nd Ave

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)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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