Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Freedom 2 Save

FreeU education

Great place to work

Job summary

Abbott in Woodridge, MN, is seeking an experienced engineer to drive continuous improvement within the Structural Heart division. You will lead cross-functional CI events, develop capacity models, and implement methods like value stream mapping and 5S to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering and 5+ years in the field, with postgraduate study enhancing expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years experience in engineering/continuous improvement.
• 3-4 years experience with postgraduate degree.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and leads continuous improvement tools and systems to support site goals.
• Facilitates cross functional improvement events with measurable results.
• Supports CI strategy and coordinates with leadership for resource alignment.
• Develops long-term facility plans and capacity models.
• Trains CI methods: value stream mapping, 5S, line balancing, standard work.
• Collaborates with management to hire and retain a diverse staff.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Continuous improvement

Problem solving (A3/DMAIC)

Project management

Value stream mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Postgraduate degree

Job description

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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 Woodridge, MN location in the Structural Heart division.

Structural Heart Business Mission:

Why We Exist Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease

What You’ll Work On

• Coordinates and leads the implementation and effectiveness of continuous improvement tools and systems in support of site goals and objectives.
• Facilitates and coaches cross functional improvement events to deliver positive and measurable results for the business.
• Supports the continuous improvement strategy in collaboration with the Continuous Improvement Department. Coordinates with operational leadership to ensure alignment and optimal use of resources related to continuous improvement.
• Works with site leaders to develop long term facility plans and capacity models.
• Develops and trains continuous improvement methods such as value stream mapping, 5S, line balancing, standard work, and material flow to internal resources within the organization.
• Collaborate with management to hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff.
• Provides input for identification of department goals which align to strategic objectives, and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring.
• Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years experience
• 3-4 years experience with post graduate degree

Preferred:

• Experience leading Continous improvement events
• Experience with problem solving such as A3/DMAIC
• Med Device or regulated industry
• Project management experience

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

JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: SH Structural Heart LOCATION: United States > Minnesota> St. Paul > Woodridge : 177 East County Rd B

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), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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

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Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people.

They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.