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.

Senior Supply Chain Engineer

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

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 contributionTuition 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plymouth MN location, supporting the Electrophysiology (EP) Medical device team. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. The Sr. Supply Chain Engineer is a key team member who leverages both technical and business skills within the Abbott Supply Chain organization to optimize value. Scope of work is across all Abbott Electro-Physiology (EP) sites to support local teams in finding methods to reduce risk and cost.

What You'll Work On

Perform should cost analyses and models for components and assemblies to support strategic procurementCollaborate with cross functional team members to develop negotiation strategies and deliver savingsPartner with R&D to develop Design to Cost and Design to Value models for new components and/or high-level assembliesPartner with other supply chain and functional roles in the evaluation of supplier capabilities and business fitLead or participate in supplier selection process when determining business awards for components or assembliesIdentify opportunities to initiate continuous improvement projects within value streams that contribute to reduced cost, lead time and risk profilesAssess internally manufactured components and/or assemblies for Make vs. Buy assessmentsPerform capacity analysis by partnering with suppliers and leading through a capacity assessmentDevelop and maintain a should cost model libraryDevelop and maintain a library of standard partsMaintain current knowledge of latest manufacturing technologiesDemonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude, and high ethical standardsParticipate in special projects, as necessaryIntegrate new knowledge and skills into daily work and share with colleagues as appropriateTravel up to 15%

Required Qualifications

BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or other technical degree with 5+ years working within a regulated industry with primary responsibility for manufacturing process development and/or product costingExperience with developing cost analyses of components and high-level assemblies manufactured with electronics, machining, fabrication and/or injection molding processesExperience with DFM, DTC and DTVMust have a solid working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement methodologiesProficient in the development of presentations that effectively communicate analytic results, appropriate for multiple levels in the organization.Able to influence stakeholder’s decision using robust data to support the recommended solution. 

Preferred Qualifications

Med Device experience preferredExperience in supporting and/or leading negotiationsBlack Belt Certification is a plus

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The base pay for this position is $83,000.00 – $166,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.