Abbott · 2 days ago
Director, Global Engineering
Westbrook, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$171K/yr - $343K/yr
12+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Director of Global Engineering for Infectious Disease Rapid Diagnostics will lead engineering strategy and execution across the global manufacturing network, focusing on maximizing asset utilization and driving operational excellence.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Serve as the Infectious Disease representative on the Abbott Engineering Executive Council
Mentor aspiring engineers within Abbott
Establish and maintain ongoing communications with key leaders throughout the network to understand and plan for their facility, infrastructure and capital needs
Establish and maintain productive relationships with external engineering firms such as for architecture, construction, automation, and molding to ensure quality, cost and schedule requirements are met
Ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements
Create and maintain an efficient, highly motivated, global engineering organization
Develop and implement global engineering strategies aligned with business objectives and operational goals
Oversee engineering for molding, packaging, and automation systems across multiple global sites
Own the Infectious Disease Operations capital budget and lead planning, budgeting, and execution of investments to optimize manufacturing capabilities. Expected to be $50MM per year
Lead strategic network evaluations and drive strategic programs, including plant consolidation and network optimization, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with global standards
Introduce advanced technologies and automation solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Partner with functional leaders, Global Procurement, and external automation suppliers to ensure consistency and compliance
Build and develop a high-performing Global Engineering team, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and innovation
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company standards across all engineering activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
Minimum 12 years experience in regulated industries (medical devices, diagnostics, or pharmaceuticals)
Excellent problem-solving capability, and demonstrated experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 technologies
Financial acumen for managing large-scale budgets and investments
Proven experience in a variety of engineering disciplines such as molding, packaging, automation, capital project management etc
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (25-50%)
Benefits
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Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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