Manufacturing Project Lead

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. JOB DESCRIPTION: Manufacturing Project Lead 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. Youll 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 bachelors 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: Our Minnetonka, MN location has an exciting opening for a Manufacturing Project Lead in Abbotts Electrophysiology (EP) business. Were transforming the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough technologies that help restore health and improve livesmaking a real difference for patients worldwide. As a Manufacturing Project Lead, you'll will play a critical role in defining and implementing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) across the Minnesota Manufacturing Network to support compliance, efficiency, and scalability for medical device production. What You'll Work On: Requirements Development: Define functional and technical requirements for MES implementation aligned with product and process needs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, IT, Operations, R&D) to ensure MES supports regulatory compliance and manufacturing best practices. System Integration & Validation: Partner with IT and MES vendors to design workflows, data capture, and reporting capabilities. Support validation activities for MES and ancillary MES equipment and ensure adherence to FDA and ISO standards. Process Optimization: Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for digitalization and automation through MES. Develop standard work instructions and training materials for MES usage. Project Leadership: Lead MES implementation project for new product introduction, including timeline and risk management. Act as primary liaison between manufacturing sites and global business excellence teams. Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all MES configurations and processes meet Abbotts quality system requirements and regulatory guidelines. Maintain accurate documentation for audits and inspections. Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical, or related engineering field. 3 years minimum of manufacturing experience within medical devices or regulated industries. Proven experience with MES implementation and validation in a GMP environment. Preferred: Strong knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills. What We Offer At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs Paid time off 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities 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 X @AbbottNews. The base pay for this position is $66,700.00 $133,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: United States > Minnesota > Minnetonka : 14901 DeVeau Place ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable 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 Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. 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