Senior Cost & Process Engineer - Manufacturing

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage for employees

Employer retirement plan with high-con

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer in Illinois to lead cross-functional initiatives that optimize manufacturing processes, product designs, and supply chain strategies. The role aims to improve operational performance, reduce total product cost, and enhance gross margins across Abbott’s product portfolio.

The position partners with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Supplier teams to evaluate manufacturing options, develop business cases, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience (internships or co-ops applicable).
• Experience with Automated - Assembly, Manufacturing or Packaging processes.
• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic project management and communication capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of senior engineers or project leads.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations through detailed manufacturing and cost analysis.
• Lead manufacturing process assessments to identify opportunities for cost reduction, operational efficiency, capacity improvement, and quality enhancement.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing cost models, should-cost analyses, and business case evaluations to support engineering, operations, and sourcing decisions.
• Drive total cost of ownership improvements through cost forensics, value engineering, benchmarking, and process optimization methodologies.
• Evaluate product designs, manufacturing methods, material selections, and supplier capabilities to identify opportunities for cost and performance improvements.
• Provide manufacturing expertise during product development activities to support Design-for-Manufacturability, Design-to-Cost, and Design-for-Value objectives.
• Develop data-driven recommendations and design alternatives to support stakeholder decision-making.
• Lead supplier and manufacturing workshops focused on cost reduction, process improvements, and capability assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Basic project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Automation equipment

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer in Illinois to lead cross-functional initiatives that optimize manufacturing processes, product designs, and supply chain strategies. The role aims to improve operational performance, reduce total product cost, and enhance gross margins across Abbott’s product portfolio.

The position partners with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Supplier teams to evaluate manufacturing options, develop business cases, and drive