Senior Engineering Manager

Abbott

Senior Engineering Manager leading engineering activities for Abbott's diabetes care division. Overseeing manufacturing processes and ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeBuffalo Grove • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,300 - $258,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee overall operations engineering activities at a manufacturing site(s).
Ensure products are manufactured consistently, based on Abbott quality standards to meet market demands.
Leads end-to-end project management to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.
Ensures the performance, output, and continuous improvement of a significant number of fully and/or partly automated lines/processes.
Oversees and manages all operations engineering activities across multiple product lines and shifts at a manufacturer site(s).
Anticipates and resolves high-level issues and conflicts impacting operations success.
Makes difficult decisions regarding priorities among projects / programs.
Anticipates and identifies areas of strategic and tactical risk, mitigating risks through early risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Sets and monitors performance and value indicators, leading project audits (scope, schedule, quality, cost) and adjusting as required.
Accountable for operational efficiencies and optimisations into manufacturing processes.
Initiates and cultivates 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.
Hires, retains, and develops 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.
Leads 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementoperations engineeringautomated manufacturingrisk assessmentperformance indicatorsbudget planningcontinuous improvementmanufacturing processesteam managementstrategic planning

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingrelationship buildingcoachingmentoringdecision-makingcollaborationconflict resolutionadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringBachelor’s degree in scienceproject management certification