Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement Specialist

14 hours ago


Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time
About the Role

Abbott Laboratories 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. As a Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement, you will be part of our Cardiac Rhythm Management division, where we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead or contribute to projects that include new production equipment, process improvements, and cost reductions while supporting new product introductions.
  • Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians.
  • Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput through the use of Lean manufacturing concepts.
  • Work with Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability.
  • Analyze, create, and implement manufacturing and/or business process improvements that increase capacity, reduce lead-time, reduce work in process, and improve the quality, cost, and delivery performance of Abbott.
  • Identify opportunities and drive incorporation of appropriate Lean tool usage such as 5S, time study, line balancing, standard work, material flow, and value stream mapping into the daily functions of continuous improvement.
  • Make recommendations to teams that drive higher yielding, lower cost, more manufacturable products.
  • Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Master's Degree preferred.
  • Minimum 6 years related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional area.
  • Technical/Business Knowledge-Wide application of technical principles, practices, and procedures.
  • Strong understanding of business unit function and cross-group dependencies/relationships.
  • Cognitive Skills- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
  • Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
About Abbott Laboratories

Abbott Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. We offer a range of benefits, including career development opportunities, free medical coverage for employees, an excellent retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement. Join us in our mission to improve people's health and well-being.



  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Abbott Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our Cardiac Rhythm Management division at Abbott. As a Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing manufacturing and business process improvements that increase capacity, reduce lead-time, and improve process flow...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Abbott Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join our Cardiac Rhythm Management division at Abbott. As a Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement, you will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing manufacturing and business process improvements that increase capacity, reduce lead-time, and improve process flow and...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Abbott Laboratories company Full time

    About the RoleAbbott 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.As a Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement, you will be...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Abbott Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement to join our team at Abbott. As a key member of our Cardiac Rhythm Management division, you will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing manufacturing and business process improvements that increase capacity, reduce lead-time, and improve process flow and...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

    About the RoleAbbott Laboratories 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. As a Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement,...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Abbott Laboratories company Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement to join our Cardiac Rhythm Management division in Minnetonka, MN. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing manufacturing and business process improvements that increase capacity, reduce lead-time, and improve process...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

    About the RoleAbbott Laboratories 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.We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer,...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

    About the RoleAbbott Laboratories 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. As a Senior Engineer, Continuous Improvement,...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time

    About UnitedHealth Group:At UnitedHealth Group, we are dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape, fostering healthier communities, and eliminating obstacles to quality care. The contributions made here positively influence the lives of millions. We are committed to shaping the healthcare system of the future, making it more accessible, affordable,...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time

    Overview:At UnitedHealthcare, we are dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape, fostering healthier communities, and eliminating obstacles to quality care. The contributions you make here will positively affect the lives of millions. Together, we can shape the healthcare system of the future, making it more efficient, affordable, and equitable.About...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time

    About UnitedHealth Group:At UnitedHealth Group, we are dedicated to enhancing the healthcare experience, fostering healthier communities, and eliminating obstacles to quality care. The contributions you make here will positively influence the lives of millions. We are committed to constructing a more responsive, affordable, and equitable healthcare...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States TALENT Software Services Full time

    Are you a seasoned Senior Engineer specializing in Enterprise Incident Response with a passion for excellence? If this resonates with you, then Talent Software Services has an opportunity that may align with your career aspirations. Our client is looking for a knowledgeable Senior Engineer in Enterprise Incident Response to join their team in a fully remote...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

    About Abbott LaboratoriesAbbott 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...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States KFI Engineers Full time

    Job Title: Senior Structural EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Structural Engineer to join our team at KFI Engineers. As a key member of our structural engineering team, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership on complex projects.Job Summary:The Senior Structural Engineer will oversee the production of...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

    About Abbott LaboratoriesAbbott Laboratories 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 MissionWe are committed to...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team at Abbott Laboratories. As a key member of our quality team, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of quality and compliance requirements across multiple quality systems and sites.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with internal teams and...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

    About Abbott LaboratoriesAbbott Laboratories 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.Job SummaryWe are seeking a Senior...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Cardiac Rhythm Management division at Abbott Laboratories. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our supplied products and materials, while also contributing to the development and maintenance of our supplier quality...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Securian Financial Group Full time

    Job Title: Senior Employee Relations SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Employee Relations Specialist to join our team at Securian Financial Group. As a key member of our Human Resources department, you will play a critical role in maintaining a positive work environment and advising management on various employee relations issues.Key...


  • Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States New Perspective Senior Living Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Care Team Manager Specialist to join our team at New Perspective Senior Living. As a Care Team Manager Specialist, you will be responsible for providing temporary support to our communities in the Twin Cities, Fargo, and Superior areas.Key ResponsibilitiesMentor and support Care Team Managers to...