Posted:
11/19/2024, 12:58:16 PM
Location(s):
Westford, Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Massachusetts, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Product
About Abbott
For years, Abbott’s medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it’s glucose monitoring systems, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.
Abbott’s Vascular division provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters, hardware, and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents
Our location in Westford, MA, currently has an opportunity for a Manager, Engineering (Sustaining).
THIS IS AN ONSITE DAILY ROLE.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Oversee the ongoing support and continuous improvement of existing products and manufacturing processes. Lead a team of engineers to troubleshoot issues, implement changes, and ensure product reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, research and development, and regulatory affairs, to address customer feedback and enhance product performance. Analyze data to identify trends and potential improvements, ensuring compliance with industry standards and global regulations. Balance technical expertise with project management skills to play a crucial role in extending the lifecycle of products while improving customer satisfaction and reducing cost.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING:
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree (Engineering) (REQUIRED) and 10+ years experience or an equivalent of education and work experience. Masters degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE
** Medical Devices experience is REQUIRED.
** R&D/Sustaining engineering/related field
** Experience designing and testing medical devices required preferably interventional cardiology devices.
**Experience with medical hardware including PCs, laser diodes, PCBs and other electronic components (PREFERRED)
** Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes and designing for manufacturability required.
** Project leadership and management skills required.
** Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.
** Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
** Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results.
Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.
Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally.
WHAT WE OFFER :
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com
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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$95,000.00 – $190,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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
Website: https://abbott.com/
Headquarter Location: Illinois City, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1944
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Emergency Medicine ⋅ Genetics ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device ⋅ Nutrition ⋅ Pharmaceutical