Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Abbott; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production processes and product quality within the Structural Heart division. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative projects, mentor engineers, and implement Lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency. With access to career development and health benefits, you can thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions. Join a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and employee well-being, and help shape the future of healthcare technology.

Benefits

Free Medical Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Savings Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, especially in medical devices.
• Strong analytical and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes and tooling for production.
• Manage projects for new equipment and process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Equivalent combination of education and work experience

Tools

Six Sigma

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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 Plymouth, 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.

As the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll have the chance to design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production

schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.

What You’ll Work On

• Manage projects which include new production equipment, process improvements and cost reductions while supporting new product introductions. Provide guidance and work direction to other engineers and technicians. Additional responsibilities include:
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians
• Conduct Process FMEAs and Process Validations including driving validation strategies
• Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput through the use of Lean manufacturing concepts
• Coordinate the design, procurement, build and debug of tooling, and implementation of machinery and test equipment
• Coordinate, set strategy, and drive projects with cross-functional teams
• Work with Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability
• Individual should: Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction; have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills; work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Mechanical , Chemical or any engineering or technical degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 5 years of Manufacturing engineering experience
• Medical device experience required
• Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
• Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• International manufacturing experience preferred
• Six Sigma certification preferred
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred

Apply Now

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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 and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

$75,300.00 – $150,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: SH Structural Heart LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified 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.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf