Senior Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall operations engineering activities at a manufacturing site(s).
• Ensure products are manufactured consistently, based on Abbott quality standards to meet market demands.
• Lead end-to-end project management to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Ensure the performance, output, and continuous improvement of a significant number of fully and/or partly automated lines/processes.
• Oversee and manage all operations engineering activities across multiple product lines and shifts at a manufacturer site(s).
• Anticipate and resolve high-level issues and conflicts impacting operations success.
• Make difficult decisions regarding priorities among projects / programs.
• Anticipate and identify areas of strategic and tactical risk, mitigating risks through early risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Set and monitor performance and value indicators, leading project audits (scope, schedule, quality, cost) and adjusting as required.
• Accountable for operational efficiencies and optimisations into manufacturing processes.
• Initiate and cultivate open, honest relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors by establishing rapport, developing an understanding of others’ needs, promoting common goals, and following through on commitments.
• Drive department financial budget planning and generation of multi-year planning.
• Hire, retain, and develop a diverse, highly qualified engineering team; provide ongoing performance feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
• Support the development of new and existing products, materials, and manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead cross‑functional relationships with R&D, Quality, Clinical, Regulatory, and other departments to meet quality, cost, and supply chain objectives.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and other regulatory requirements by developing, implementing, and monitoring systems and procedures.
• Uphold company initiatives and ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and Environmental, Health & Safety requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 8 years of Significant engineering, project management, and / or operational experience.
• Extensive experience managing operations engineering activities at a manufacturer site, preferably in a highly regulated industry.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale, automated manufacturing lines with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.
• Experience in team management, including hiring, development, and succession planning for a diverse engineering workforce.
• Lead various large, complex project activity components (development of scope, schedule, budgets, risk register, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of FDA, GMP, Environmental, Health & Safety regulations, and Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Deep understanding of automated manufacturing processes, especially within the context of manufacturing site.
• Expertise in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with strategic planning and implementation within a global, matrixed organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in science
• Project management certification