Head of Manufacturing Process Engineering – POC Diagnostics

Abbott; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 129,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Point of Care in Princeton, NJ seeks a Manager Manufacturing Process Engineering to lead a team responsible for developing and delivering innovative diagnostic products that enable faster, more informed patient care decisions.

The role focuses on guiding product development from concept to commercialization, ensuring designs are reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective, while collaborating with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Marketing to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or life sciences, related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant product development, engineering, scientific, or technical leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for designing, developing, and testing new point-of-care diagnostic solutions.
• Guide product development activities, ensuring designs are reliable, manufacturable, cost-effective, and aligned with customer and business needs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, and leadership to deliver projects successfully.
• Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and unmet customer needs to shape future product innovation.
• Contribute to business strategies and product roadmaps that support Abbott Point of Care's growth and innovation goals.
• Solve complex technical and business challenges while balancing product performance, customer experience, timelines, and costs.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Stay current on advancements in diagnostics and healthcare technology to keep Abbott at the forefront of the industry.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Abbott Point of Care in Princeton, NJ seeks a Manager Manufacturing Process Engineering to lead a team responsible for developing and delivering innovative diagnostic products that enable faster, more informed patient care decisions.

The role focuses on guiding product development from concept to commercialization, ensuring designs are reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective, while collaborating with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Marketing to meet business goals.