Senior Engineering Manager

Senior Engineering Manager – Diabetes Care Division Location: Buffalo Grove, IL (or Austin, TX) – onsite Base Pay: $129,300.00 – $258,700.00 (may vary by location). What You’ll Do Lead end‑to‑end project management to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget. Ensure the performance, output, and continuous improvement of fully and/or partly automated lines/processes. Oversee and manage all operations engineering activities across multiple product lines and shifts at a manufacturing site. Anticipate and resolve high‑level issues and conflicts impacting operational success. Make difficult decisions regarding priorities among projects and programs. Identify strategic and tactical risks and mitigate them through early assessment and strategies. Set and monitor performance and value indicators, leading project audits and adjusting as required. Accountable for operational efficiencies and optimizations in manufacturing processes. Initiate and cultivate open, honest relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors. Drive department financial budget planning and multi‑year planning. Hire, retain, and develop a diverse, highly qualified engineering team; provide ongoing performance feedback, coaching, and mentoring. Support the development of new and existing products, materials, and manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and cost‑effectiveness. Lead cross‑functional relationships with R&D, Quality, Clinical, Regulatory, and other departments. Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and other regulatory requirements by developing, implementing, and monitoring systems and procedures. Uphold company initiatives and ensure compliance with QMS, EMS, and Environmental, Health & Safety requirements. Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent technical experience). Minimum 8 years of significant engineering, project management, and/or operational experience. Extensive experience managing operations engineering activities at a manufacturing site, preferably in a highly regulated industry. Proven track record of leading large‑scale, automated manufacturing lines with a focus on performance and continuous improvement. Experience in team management, including hiring, development, and succession planning for a diverse engineering workforce. Lead various large, complex project activity components (development of scope, schedule, budgets, risk register, etc.). Strong knowledge of FDA, GMP, Environmental, Health & Safety regulations, and QMS and EMS. Deep understanding of automated manufacturing processes within a manufacturing site context. Expertise in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and cross‑functional collaboration. Leadership skills in building, managing, and developing high‑performing engineering teams. Familiarity with strategic planning and implementation within a global, matrixed organization. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to negotiate and reconcile differences while optimizing overall divisional goals. Technical background in health‑care, nutritional products, laboratory diagnostics, medical devices, or pharmaceutical companies. Equal Opportunity Employer Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr