Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

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

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, offering a position in Woodridge, MN within the Structural Heart division. This role focuses on leading continuous improvement initiatives, coaching cross-functional teams, and aligning resources with site goals to improve processes and outcomes.

You will develop and train methods like value stream mapping and 5S, sponsor projects, and collaborate with leadership to shape long-term facility plans while maintaining a safe, collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement or operations.
• 3-4 years of experience with a postgraduate degree.
• Experience in Med Device or regulated industry preferred.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Problem solving (A3/DMAIC)

Project management

Leadership

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.

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

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

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.