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 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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Our location in Lake Forest, IL or San Diego, CA currently has an opportunity for a Sr. Manager, Design for Manufacturing. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring a smooth transition from R&D concept to future production of next-generation instrumentation and assays. The Sr. Manager will leverage multidisciplinary engineering and technical knowledge to ensure future manufacturing success aligned with key launch criteria.

What You'll Do

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, work with design engineers and contract manufacturers/suppliers to optimize components and manufacturing processes so that high quality parts are consistently delivered.
• Provide engineering oversight, support and consultancy to suppliers and internal partners on process validations, design for manufacture (DFM), material selection, and process development.
• Works cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Regulatory and other departments as needed to ensure effective new product transitions into production.
• Review, understand and incorporate technical design risk assessments into the part/system evaluation process.
• Anticipates and resolve highest level issues and conflicts that could impact future operational success. Assess alternatives and develop a recovery plan based on associated risks.
• Lead the technical aspects of Problem Solving, Failure Analysis, and Corrective and Preventative Actions. Promote a culture of structured problem solving.
• Provide technical leadership support to product cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support in failure analysis, re-design and drawing updates for discrepant production components, assemblies, and field returns.
• Travel to contract manufacturers/supplier sites as necessary.
• Provide input into long-range planning and capacity analysis.
• Has a broad knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the systems environment.
• Cultivates a wide range of internal and external network of resources to achieve strategic outcomes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING 

REQUIRED 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 12 years progressively responsible work experience in a high-volume, multi-product manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device/diagnostic industry.
• Significant experience leading and implementing lean manufacturing, DFM, process validation and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Solid knowledge of GMP and ISO regulations.

Preferred

• Master’s degree Preferred.
• 2 years in design transfer or product transfers with contract manufacturers suppliers

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs.
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.