Abbott is hiring: Manufacturing Engineering Manager in North Chicago

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.

**_Manufacturing Engineering Manager_**

**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. Youll also have access to:

+ Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

+ Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

+ An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution

+ Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors 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 **Abbott Park, IL** location in our Transfusion Medicine (TM) division. Abbott Transfusion Medicine is a global leader of in vitro diagnostics and offers a broad range of innovative instrument systems and tests for hospitals, reference labs, blood banks and clinics. Our products offer automation, convenience, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility.

Abbott has helped transform the practice of medical diagnosis from an art to a science, helping to create the modern diagnostics industry through the company's commitment to improving patient care and lowering overall costs.

We are seeking a high caliber **Manufacturing Engineering Manager** who will be responsible for leading the planning and completion of production and support area engineering projects. They will focus on the implementation and maintaining of Facilities, Utilities and Equipment (FUE) supporting the world-wide manufacture of Biologics and Transfusion Instrument test kits to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.

**What You'll Work On**

+ Provide leadership to engineering staff regarding project prioritization, engineering technical execution, Facilities, Utilities and Equipment (FUE) validation along with continuous improvement activities.

+ Projects focused on Facilities, Utilities and Equipment (FUE) supporting all site Manufacturing areas including fermentation, biologics production, and automated fill/finish of instrument testing products.

+ Implement and manage resource planning and project management tools.

+ Collaborate with Engineering Department managers in selecting and scheduling engineering staff for Operations projects.

+ 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, CBER and all other applicable agency regulations.

+ Ensure a safe work environment consistent with OSHA requirements and Abbott Policies.

+ Prepare departmental budgets and control expenditures to stay within spending limits.

+ Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.

+ Hires and retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Sets goals which align to department plans and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring. Maintains a safe and professional work environment.

+ Support 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 relationships with the site organizations.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ BS in Engineering

+ 5 years engineering/leadership combined experience, with minimum 3 years of technical staff management experience and/or 3 years of project management experience involving direct coordination of cross-functional teams.

+ 5 years prior experience in manufacturing support roles.

+ Experience with validation / qualification of Facilities, Utilities and Equipment (FUE) including process equipment, automated equipment and related software systems.

+ Experience with technical troubleshooting and support of both new and aging Facilities, Utilities and Equipment (FUE).

+ Experience with Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement methodologies.

+ Solid people management and communication skills.

+ Base knowledge of GMP, ISO, CBER regulations.

+ Demonstrated success in leading technology transfers of new equipment systems into site operations.

+ Ability to work in a highly matrixed diverse business environment.

+ Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals while providing positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.

+ Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.

+ Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

+ Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

+ Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.

+ Ability to travel approximately 10% or less, including internationally.

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* 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:** www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

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.

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The base pay for this position is $95,000.00 $190,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com