Operational Excellence 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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The OpportunityThis position works out of our Westford, MA location in the Abbott Vascular division.Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.Operational Excellence Engineer will work closely with the cross functional Value Stream teams, this position will design, develop, standardize and implementOperations methods intended to continuously improve manufacturing system performanceWhat You’ll Work OnProvides input for identification of department goals, planning, development, standardization and implementation of initiatives intended to improve the overall quality, cost and delivery performance of St. Jude Medical OperationsIn conjunction with the Value Stream teams, supports productivity, quality, process efficiency, space utilization, standardization and lead time improvement effortsIn collaboration with the Continuous Improvement Department, supports Lean, Six Sigma and DMAIC problem solving initiatives in support of orange and green belt training certificationSupports the incorporation of appropriate Lean tool usage such as 5S, time study, line balancing and standard work into the daily functions of the Value Stream teamsCollaborates with cross functional teams as requiredUnderstands work environment issues (i.e. OSHA regulations, etc.)Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS),Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirementsComplies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications an collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendorsPerforms other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assignedRequired QualificationsBachelors Degree Industrial Engineering or related field ☒ an equivalent combination of education and work experienceManufacturing engineering experience preferredMedical device experience preferredStrong analytical, problem solving and project management skillsExperience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferredAbility to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environmentAbility to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environmentAbility to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projectsStrong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organizationMultitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely mannerStrong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detailAbility to travel approximately 15-30%, including internationally(only if required)Apply NowLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: 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 , on Facebook at /Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is $50,000.00 – $100,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Created: 2025-08-17