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Abbott · 1 month ago

Senior Design to Cost Engineer

United States - Illinois - Abbott Park

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$75K/yr - $151K/yr

5+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Senior Design to Cost Engineer will lead cost-focused engineering initiatives, drive adoption of new departmental service offerings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify cost optimization opportunities in packaging and manufacturing technologies.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Build and manage cost modeling tools and databases for accurate forecasting and analysis

Drive total cost of ownership reductions through analytics and cost forensics methodology

Develop and implement strategies for design for cost and value engineering across packaging and product systems

Create and manage Statements of Work (SOWs) for cost optimization projects and oversee execution

Drive organizational engagement and ensure successful implementation of new departmental service offerings by effectively influencing stakeholders and promoting adoption across business units

Conduct material and process analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities

Perform product tear-downs and value-add/value engineering on medical devices and packaging systems

Lead project management activities, including timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication

Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Commercial teams to align design strategies with business objectives

Explore competitive sourcing strategies and assist in defining category procurement strategies

Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, GMP, FDA, CE standards, RoHS, and REACH in all recommendations

Lead project teams with staff up to 10 individuals and coordinate across corporate functions and divisions to share best practices

Develop engineering playbooks for evaluating package integrity for existing and new products

Provide alternate design recommendations, including intellectual property considerations

Monitor market dynamics and technology trends to incorporate innovations into Abbott products

Qualification

Cost modelingValue engineeringAnalytical skillsProject managementPackaging technologiesSupplier managementManufacturing processesCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsTeam leadershipCross-functional collaboration