Sr Mfg Engineer, Third Party Manufacturing

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

The primary responsibility of the TPM Operations Engineer is to monitor and escalate supplier performance, and mitigate risk associated with new and existing TPMs globally. The role is responsible for operational / technical oversight of key TPMs with specific focus on fostering collaboration and continuous improvement to ensure the highest level of performance in all parts of the business.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates within the TPM organizational goals and objectives, measures performance, and implements corrective actions when necessary. Provides guidance on root cause analysis.
• Responsible for initiating / facilitating / coordinating new and current product / component designs, design changes to achieve improved quality and cost ensuring supply continuity. Provide the leadership of identifying and developing reliable and cost effective manufacturing processes for all new and existing products / components manufactured by TPMs.
• Third Party management – Facilitate strategic process changes with cross- functional teams for supplier management and material risk mitigation. Project coordinator for assigned TPM impacted programs such as product transfers, continuous improvement initiatives, material changes, validation of new manufacturing process, etc., providing oversight and guidance to Supply Chain, Quality, and Regulatory functions to ensure uninterrupted product / component supply. Ensures approved projects are within budget.
• Become knowledgeable of TPM business, systems and processes through close work with Marketing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, R&D, Purchasing, Regulatory, Legal, Supply Chain, and Logistics. Ensure TPM governance is operated within to ensure clear roles and responsibilities, review process and metrics. Execute agreed strategies to address TPM performance issues.
• Evaluation and identification of technical manufacturing capabilities of current and future TPMs. Leads activities to close gaps where applicable. Provides subject matter expertise during due diligence assessments.
• Supports global supply chain, operations, and engineering to ensure commercial needs and requirements are met through effective and efficient TPM strategies. Leads internal project teams to successfully manage new manufacturing site start ups.
• Accountable to establish and maintain effective cross-functional communication and working relationships between Abbott and Supplier’s Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, Regulatory, etc., functions.

Coordinates internal and external resources to address issues and ensure supply.

Evaluates cost / benefit of various financial scenarios and makes recommendations to management.

Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements linked to manufacturing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelors Degree (± 16 years)

Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Masters Degree (± 18 years)

Preferred, but not required.

Experience / Background

Minimum 5 years

Proven history of delivering results and strong work ethic.

Comfortable working in fast-paced environment with ownership and accountability for the entire supply chain.

Experience in working across functional areas and possess an understanding of the various operational disciplines (i.e., Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Purchasing, Supply Chain).

Strong oral and written presentation skills and ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.

Excellent problem solving and logical thinking skills. This position will frequently interact with the principal business owner or senior management staff at the Third Party Manufacturer to discuss projects and negotiate issues and resolve problems.

This position requires frequent travel to Third Party Manufacturers on short notice as business conditions demand.

Passionate about their work and proven track record of delivering results.

Strong negotiating and influencing skills.

The base pay for this position is $90,000.00 – $180,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.