Engineering Manager (Queretaro Site) About AbbottAbbott, a global leading healthcare company, is investing in Mexico. We are building a manufacturing facility in Querétaro for our Electrophysiology (EP) business, advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation. This facility will offer 1,200 new local jobs and will be the first health manufacturing facility in Querétaro, pioneering a healthcare hub. Main Purpose of the Role Manages the planning and completion of manufacturing engineering activities to meet production goals while enhancing product quality and productivity. Main Responsibilities Provides leadership to engineering staff regarding project prioritization, process validations, and continuous improvement activities. Leads the team to maintain key performance indicators under control, providing prioritization and allocating engineering resources according to business needs. Periodically reviews and analyzes KPI data and trends; understands the financial structure of the organization and its interactions with results; uses product cost structure knowledge to identify risks and opportunities. Utilizes KPI information to provide inputs for the financial cycle (LBE); assures financial results are in accordance with budget; looks for and applies industry best practices related to equipment and process qualification. Assures manufacturing lines have equipment requirements fulfilled according to production plan; allocates capital according to company policies; ensures the maintenance budget is executed and maintained within reasonable variance; uses historical data to drive future equipment selection. Has knowledge and expertise on product requirements and specifications; understands potential risks related to product malfunctions and evaluates the financial, process, or quality impact derived from product and process changes. Assures validation activities, manufacturing practices, and documentation comply with quality and regulatory requirements; interprets data from product and process reports to facilitate decision making; leads CAPA investigation processes or provides support, allocating resources and implementing corrective/preventive actions; ensures product conformance to quality standards. Leads complex projects as project manager: new product introduction, substantial product changes, line expansions, etc.; drives continuous improvement projects according to plan. Experience Bachelor’s degree in chemical sciences, industrial engineering, mechanical, electronic engineering, automation, robotics, or mechatronic engineering; or Master’s degree in engineering, business or similar (preferred). 7+ years of experience in engineering management, balancing strategic and tactical priorities, financial planning (capital and budgeting), problem solving, validations, continuous improvement, statistical analysis, industry standards such as ISO 9000, GMP, and FDA; elaborating analysis and strategic reports for management on efficiencies, yields, and scrap. Proficiency in DMAIC, PDCA, 8D, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies. English advanced is a must. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with . #J-18808-Ljbffr