Manufacturing Engineering Manager

The Opportunity

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

This position works out of our Houston, TX  location in the AVD Vascular division.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager manages and executes activities and allocates resources within the Manufacturing Engineering area, to ensure complete engineering support is provided to meet department and company goals. Coordinates manufacturing engineering department activities to ensure that equipment and processes required for each new product are developed, qualified, validated and designed for manufacturability. Identifies areas and means to improve manufacturing processes and equipment and product quality on existing product and processes. The expectation is a working manager, capable of both performing and directing activities to maintain and improve manufacturing practices.

What You’ll Work On

• Provide leadership to engineering staff regarding project prioritization, process validations, and continuous improvement activities.

• Provide engineering support for daily production initiatives, including equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, documentation, and personnel training.

• Provide project management.

• Implement and manage resource planning and project management tools.

• Coordinate, select and schedule project engineers 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.

• Draft, 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 Abbott 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelors Degree Engineering an equivalent combination of education and work experience

• Masters Degree Preferred

• Minimum 7 years- Manufacturing/process development experience, with minimum 4 years of people management experience preferred.

• Minimum 3 years-Project management experience involving coordination of cross-functional teams preferred.

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

• Ability to travel approximately 25%, including internationally (Only if required)

WHAT WE OFFER

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

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Manufacturing roles only)

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Manufacturing roles only)

• 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.

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