Engineering Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

Job Title

Provide overall direction to the Engineering organization including Process, Capital, Maintenance, Metrology, Utilities and Facilities. Directs the engineering teams and activities for new product introduction, commercial and clinical manufacturing. The role is accountable for Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP) metrics and the Perfect Index, leads the Capital Plan and LRP. In addition, the role provides leadership and direction for all Medical Device performance related activities on site, delivering quality and compliance across site. The position is on the Site Leadership Team and advises the Manufacturing Site Director and extended Operations leadership team on strategy and business priorities.

Accountable for all processes, policies, procedures and execution related to Process Engineering, Capital Planning and Projects, Maintenance, Metrology, Utilities and Facilities

Effectively leads the multi-disciplinary team to develop resource plans for approved projects and make recommendations regarding use of internal and/or external resources for projects/facility planning, design and execution.

Responsible for maintaining medical device production systems in an audit-ready state of compliance at all times over the lifecycle from initial validation through retirement.

Directs GMP and non-GMP equipment, facility and utility projects to ensure adherence to AbbVie Standards and Specifications. Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with internal (manufacturing, quality, engineering and other areas) and external partners to coordinate and execute project plans to meet project design, schedule, cost and quality requirements

Responsible for strategic planning and facility asset utilization that advances the site, continually looks for opportunities for process optimization, cost avoidance and reduction.

Leads and oversees discipline specific engineering expertise to provide Medical Device benchmarking of process equipment and quality system best practices within AbbVie.

Responsible for managing and leveraging common engineering systems including SAP, Maximo, Meridian, and achieving maintenance and metrology schedules and deliverables

Develop and manage staff through hiring, managing performance, developing talent and providing clear expectations. Coach the associate directors, managers and supervisors in the organization and establish clear expectations with all employees regarding responsibilities, goals and behaviors.

Acts as site Subject Matter Expert for medical device manufacturing on site across all functions including Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering. Drives all aspects of manufacturing performance on site through analysis of data, engagement of Site colleagues and development/execution of action plans. Drives a culture of Speak-Up.

Accountable for the site quality and compliance strategy, owns and advises the Site Lead Team on the medical device quality program, championing and owning any recommendations for improvement of the quality management system. Drives the implementation of Best Practices related to Medical Device Manufacturing.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required, in Engineering or equivalent. Masters Degree preferred.

10 - 15 years of experience in Manufacturing and Engineering discipline

Business acumen coupled with functional leadership experience is required to drive high performance in a complex manufacturing operation

Must have demonstrated organizational and planning skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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Pay Range: $141500 - 268500 USD

Where We Work

Role is exclusively performed at a site or office and onsite presence is required. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.