Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing EngineerAbbott 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.The OpportunityThis 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 OnManage 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 techniciansConduct Process FMEAs and Process Validations including driving validation strategiesImprove product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput through the use of Lean manufacturing conceptsCoordinate the design, procurement, build and debug of tooling, and implementation of machinery and test equipmentCoordinate, set strategy, and drive projects with cross-functional teamsWork with Product Development to ensure Design for ManufacturabilityBe innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction; have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills; work effectively with cross-functional teamsSupport 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 QualificationsBachelor's Degree Mechanical, Chemical or any engineering or technical degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experienceMinimum 5 years of engineering experience, ideally in manufacturingStrong analytical, problem solving and project management skillsDemonstrated 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 detailPreferred QualificationsInternational manufacturing experience preferredSix Sigma certification preferredExperience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferredMedical device experience preferredThe base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.