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. Joining us, you can shape your career as you shape the future of healthcare.
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 it’s 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 Opportunity
As a result of strong business growth, industry-leading product development in the biosensor business, and a long-term commitment to high-volume manufacturing in Witney, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Production Engineer to join our Operations Engineering Group. This role focuses on innovating equipment to meet the needs of an evolving product portfolio, working with R&D on new processes, products, and engineering solutions to maintain equipment effectiveness. You will develop and lead strategies related to bespoke engineering solutions to support ongoing and evolving manufacturing requirements.
Responsibilities
* Propose and investigate new and innovative manufacturing processes for consideration in future sensor and process projects.
* Leverage market and technological insights to develop ideas, proposals, and strategies supporting continuous development in the fast-evolving biosensor space.
* Provide technical expertise in the development and improvement of complex manufacturing equipment and systems.
* Provide technical support and guidance to production teams.
* Work closely with project leads across Operations and R&D to ensure that infrastructure, resources, and equipment are available for business-critical projects.
* Manage strategic relationships both internally and externally, including equipment suppliers, to deliver business-critical engineering projects.
About You
To be successful, you should ideally be degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering; however, proven experience in a Production Engineering environment is also acceptable. You should have a track record of leading projects and/or a team of skilled engineers, with a future-focused long-term vision, and a passion for idea generation and applying new or existing technologies.
What We Offer
This is a fantastic opportunity to become a valued member of our highly skilled Operations Engineering team working at the forefront of bio wearable technology.
Abbott offers a benefits platform that provides security for you and your family, including competitive salaries, a leading defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, subsidized canteen, and a flexible benefits scheme. At Witney, we also encourage employees to live life to the fullest through initiatives like local community STEM outreach, couch to 5k campaigns, yoga, and more.
About Our Diabetes Care Division
As a world leader in glucose monitoring, Abbott’s Diabetes Care business designs, develops, and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for home and hospital use. Our Witney centre is a hub for the development and manufacture of electrodes and biosensors used in diabetes management, including the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System, used by over 5 million people globally. We are passionate about improving lives through our work.
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