Senior Manufacturing Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Title Sr. Manufacturing Engineer The Opportunity This position works out of our Westford, MA location in the Vascular division. This position will 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 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. Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction; have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills; work effectively with cross‑functional teams. Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Required Qualification Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or any engineering or technical degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum 5 years of experience. Manufacturing engineering experience, medical device experience required, international manufacturing experience preferred. Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings. 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 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 detail. Ability to travel approximately 25%, including internationally. The base pay for this position is $68,000.00 – $136,000.00 JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing DIVISION: CHR Corporate Human Resources LOCATION: United States > Massachusetts > Westford : 4 Robbins Road WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Yes SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists) Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Work in a clean room environment Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: EEO is the Law link - Espanol: #J-18808-Ljbffr