Senior Engineering Manager

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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. 

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical 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 - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s 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 is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives.   As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers.  Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels.   

As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will Oversee overall operations engineering activities at a manufacturing site(s).  Ensure products are manufactured consistently, based on Abbott quality standards to meet market demands.  This is an onsite opportunity in Buffalo Grove, IL or Austin, TX.

What You’ll Do

• Leads end-to-end project management to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Ensures the performance, output, and continuous improvement of a significant number of fully and/or partly automated lines/processes.
• Oversees and manages all operations engineering activities across multiple product lines and shifts at a  manufacturer site(s).
• Anticipates and resolves high-level issues and conflicts impacting operations success.
• Makes difficult decisions regarding priorities among projects / programs.
• Anticipates and identifies areas of strategic and tactical risk, mitigating risks through early risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Sets and monitors performance and value indicators, leading project audits (scope, schedule, quality, cost) and adjusting as required.
• Accountable for operational efficiencies and optimisations into manufacturing processes
• Initiates and cultivates open, honest relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors by establishing rapport, developing an understanding of others’ needs, promoting common goals, and following through on commitments.
• Drive department financial budget planning and generation of multi-year planning.
• Hires, retains, and develops 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.
• Leads cross-functional relationships with R&D, Quality, Clinical, Regulatory, and other departments to meet quality, cost, and supply chain objectives.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and other regulatory requirements by developing, implementing, and monitoring systems and procedures.
• Uphold company initiatives and ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS)