Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job ID: 31154436Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - Minnesota - PlymouthJob Type: Full timeCategory: OperationsIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-07-28Abbott 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.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 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 ManufacturabilityIndividual should: Be 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 Qualifications International manufacturing experience preferredSix Sigma certification preferredExperience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferredMedical device experience preferredApply 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: 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 , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Skillsmanufacturing process designlean manufacturingproject managementprocess fmeaprocess validationtooling designmachinery implementationquality management systemsenvironmental management systemsfda complianceanalytical skillssix sigmadesign for manufacturabilitytechnical mentorship