Sr. Engineering Manager

locations

United States - Massachusetts - Westford

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 27 Days Ago

job requisition id

31119552

Abbott 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION : MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

Manages the operations engineering organization at the site which includes sustaining engineering, new product introduction engineering, facilities, and production maintenance and calibration to achieve product cost improvement targets, drive successful change management outcomes, meet new product introduction schedules, and enhance productivity and product quality.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership to engineering and facilities staff regarding project prioritization, process validations, problem solving, and continuous improvement activities.
• Establish and execute strategies for long range product cost and margin improvements.
• Provide project management for larger strategic initiatives.
• Implement and manage resource planning and project management tools.
• Coordinate, select and schedule project engineers for Operations projects.
• Champion DMAIC problem solving best practices at the site and develop team's capabilities.
• Implement maintenance excellence program to drive best in class facilities, equipment maintenance and calibration practices.
• Support continuing production, process development and new product introductions.
• Monitor and evaluate project and department progress and results.
• Participate in cross-functional teams.
• Review and approve protocol and written reports.
• Drive continuous improvement of engineering technical capabilities.
• Prepare technical reports, analysis, recommendations and presentations reflecting the status and results of projects in progress on a regular basis.
• Coach, manage and develop technical staff.
• Develop, implement, train and monitor effectiveness of engineering systems and procedures to ensure compliance to FDA, GMP, and all other applicable agency regulations.
• Ensure a safe work environment consistent with OSHA requirements and St. Jude Medical policies.
• Prepare departmental budgets and control expenditures to stay within spending limits.
• Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level : Bachelors Degree ( 16 years)

Major or Field of Study : Engineering OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Masters Degree ( 18 years) Preferred

Experience : Minimum 7 years :

Minimum 3 years :

The base pay for this position is

$127,300.00 $254,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY : Engineering

DIVISION : AVD Vascular

LOCATION : United States >

Massachusetts >

Westford : 4 Robbins Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS :

WORK SHIFT :

Standard

TRAVEL :

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE :

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES :

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities / Women / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English : http : / / webstorage.abbott.com / common / External / EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol : http : / / webstorage.abbott.com / common / External / EEO_Spanish.pdf