Senior Manufacturing Cost & Process Optimization Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Illinois seeks a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead cross-functional initiatives optimizing manufacturing processes, product designs, and supply chain strategies to improve performance and gross margins across the portfolio.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Supplier teams to evaluate alternatives, build business cases, and drive scalable solutions while supporting cost engineering capabilities across divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 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.
• Create and manage Statements of Work (SOWs), technical requirements, and engineering services engagements supporting manufacturing and cost optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Commercial teams to align manufacturing strategies with business objectives.
• Develop manufacturing and cost engineering best practices, playbooks, and standard methodologies for deployment across Abbott divisions.
• Monitor manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, and environmental requirements including ISO 13485, GMP, FDA, CE, RoHS, and REACH standards.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams while mentoring engineers and sharing best practices across divisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Illinois seeks a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead cross-functional initiatives optimizing manufacturing processes, product designs, and supply chain strategies to improve performance and gross margins across the portfolio.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, and Supplier teams to evaluate alternatives, build business cases, and drive scalable solutions while supporting cost engineering capabilities across divisions.