Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Abbott Laboratories•Minnetonka, MN

15d•$78,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our Minnetonka location is seeking a high caliber, motivated, self-driven engineering leader to join our operations team in Abbott’s Electrophysiology business unit. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. Individuals in this role will work on a new product launch and sustained support working cross functionally with partners from operations, supply chain and development teams. This position will support the launch and ramp of a new product line as well as assist with building out the rest of the technical staff to support the production area.

Requirements

Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical or any engineering or technical degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum 5 years manufacturing engineering experience. Prior manufacturing engineering or process development experience is required.
Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings
Ability to lead and motivate peers, drive change and problem solve with creativity.
Ability to travel approximately 15%, including internationally.

Nice To Haves

Medical device experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Lead various aspects of Operations Readiness as part of launching new products for Abbott’s Electrophysiology business unit
Engage with development (Research and Development and Process Development) teams to build knowledge for current state operations and use insight to build plans and execute successful design transfers and ramp.
Engage with operations (Production and Supply Chain) teams to build ramp plans, new line introduction plans including equipment ordering, receipt, qualification and validation.
Drive cross functional engagement to support process, product and equipment improvements.
Provide guidance and leadership to other engineers and technicians.
Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians
Conduct Process FMEAs and Process Validations
Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput through the use of Lean manufacturing concepts
Coordinate the design, procurement, build and debug of tooling, machinery and test equipment
Work with Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability
Provide front line engineering support for day to day needs of production

Benefits

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.
A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities