Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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 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. The Opportunity This position works out of our Woodridge, MN location in the Structural Heart division. Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease What You’ll Work On • Coordinates and leads the implementation and effectiveness of continuous improvement tools and systems in support of site goals and objectives. • Facilitates and coaches cross functional improvement events to deliver positive and measurable results for the business. • Supports the continuous improvement strategy in collaboration with the Continuous Improvement Department. Coordinates with operational leadership to ensure alignment and optimal use of resources related to continuous improvement. • Works with site leaders to develop long term facility plans and capacity models. • Develops and trains continuous improvement methods such as value stream mapping, 5S, line balancing, standard work, and material flow to internal resources within the organization. • Collaborate with management to hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff. • Provides input for identification of department goals which align to strategic objectives, and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring. • Maintains a safe and professional work environment. • Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline - 5+ years experience - 3-4 years experience with post graduate degree Preferred: - Experience leading Continous improvement events - Experience with problem solving such as A3/DMAIC - Med Device or regulated industry - Project management experience Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: SH Structural Heart LOCATION: United States > Minnesota> St. Paul > Woodridge : 177 East County Rd B ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 10 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf