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, free medical coverage in our Health Investment 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. 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 Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease. This position works out of our St. Paul, MN location in the AVD Vascular division. Senior Manufacturing Engineer provides support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, to optimize existing processes, and to ensure that production goals are met. Monitors performance of equipment, machines and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non‑conforming products, low yields, or product quality issues. Interfaces with Quality and Research and Development organizations to integrate new products or processes into the existing manufacturing area. What You’ll Work On Provide engineering support for daily production initiatives, including equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, documentation, and personnel training. Initiate and complete technical activities leading to new or improved products or processes, for current programs, next generation programs, and to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company. Conduct Process FMEAs and Process Validations. Provide guidance and technical mentorship to engineers and technicians. Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput through 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 in the electromechanical medical device space. Analyze and solve problems using basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts through a wide range of complex and advanced problems requiring novel approaches or major breakthroughs. Understand engineering principles, theories, concepts, practices, and techniques. Individual characteristics: innovative, resourceful, works with minimal direction, excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills; works effectively with cross‑functional teams. Support all Division initiatives, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments; maintain positive communication with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Education and Experience You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or any engineering or technical degree OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum 5 years manufacturing engineering experience. Medical device experience required. International manufacturing experience preferred. Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills. Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings. Six Sigma certification preferred. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross‑division business unit model preferred. 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 at multiple levels. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines on time. Strong organizational and follow‑up skills, attention to detail. Ability to travel approximately 25%, including internationally (if applicable). 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. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr