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. **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: + Manufacturing/process development experience, with minimum 4 years of people management experience Minimum 3 years: + Project management experience involving coordination of cross-functional teams. Prior experience in medical device manufacturing preferred. + Experience with statistical techniques (i.e. DOE, SPC) as well as Lean manufacturing techniques, value stream mapping and continuous improvement methodologies. Solid knowledge of GMP and ISO regulations. Demonstrated success in leading manufacturing technology transfer project to global operations. + Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Strong leadership skills, including the bility to set goals and provide 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 oganizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable. 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. 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