Director, Global Engineering
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Lead the global engineering strategy and execution for Infectious Disease Rapid Diagnostics at Abbott, ensuring operational excellence, scalability, and innovation. This role involves managing facility analysis, site master planning, asset utilization, and capital planning to maximize productivity.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Lead strategic network evaluations and drive strategic programs, including plant consolidation and network optimization.
- 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.
- Serve as the Infectious Disease representative on the Abbott Engineering Executive Council.
- Mentor aspiring engineers within Abbott.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
- Minimum 12 years experience in regulated industries (medical devices, diagnostics, or pharmaceuticals).
- Excellent problem-solving capability
- 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
- Minimum 12 years experience in regulated industries (medical devices, diagnostics, or pharmaceuticals).
Skills
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Benefits
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life, with a portfolio of life-changing technologies in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.