Component Engineering Manager - Abbott Point of Care (Ottawa)

at  Abbott Laboratories

ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years in an engineering role.
• In-depth knowledge of the injection molding process and methodology, injection molding tooling and process design.
• Minimum 3 years people management experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Science, Engineering or equivalent) required, master’s degree is an asset.
• Experience in two shot injection molding or polymer science preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of the many components that make up the final cartridge, manufacturing processes and applications.
• Have a strong ability to communicate with suppliers and senior leaders of the business.
• Ability to lead complex multi-stakeholder projects.
• Knowledge and experience in manufacturing process control.
• Experience using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Solid understanding of technical drawings, interpretation of specification and tolerances.
• Ability to lead a team of diverse experience levels in the completion of complex projects.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize team deliverables in high pressure situations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability or aptitude to provide solutions and contingency plans through the comprehensive review of alternatives.
• Ability to quickly gain knowledge, understanding or skills and willingness to learn.
• Trained or certified in Lean Six Sigma is an asset.
  Abbott Canada is committed to the hiring, advancement, and fair treatment of individuals without discrimination based on factors such as race, sex, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, disability, age, citizenship, family or marital status, political beliefs, sexual preference or other factors included in human rights legislation.
  Our diversity goals for recruitment, hiring, and retention are embedded in our corporate goals, and our diversity initiatives are supported by the highest level of the organization.
  We strongly believe that a diverse workforce fosters more creative and innovative thinking throughout the organization. Creating an inclusive environment, where everyone is respected and valued, enables us to leverage our diversity as a business driver and strengthens our position as a global leader.
  Abbott strives to promote and maintain an inclusive, high-performing culture that allows all employees to reach their full potential and contribute to Abbott’s success.

• Understand the business needs of the company and have a thorough understanding of customer and clinical needs as they relate to projects.
• Lead and/or participate on cross-functional teams to support organizational goals.
• Develop supplier relationships and new supplier selection.
• Conceptualize complete solutions, create or coordinate the design solutions for novel or complex problems; explore multiple alternatives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) or independent technical expert (ITE) on a project’s technical matters; may interface with senior management, external firms or agencies, may coordinate technical matters between organizations.
• Lead and participate in team goal setting.
• Understand and comply with applicable EH&S policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining effectiveness of Quality System.
• Other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as may be required.