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Project Engineering Manager

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Abbvie logoAbbvie · North Chicago, IL
Full-timeOn-site1d ago
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Responsibilities

  • Set, direct, and control all department and financial goals, budget and objectives for the engineering area assigned.
  • Drive and lead the engineering department to meet the site/engineering business strategies; accountable for cost center expenses, project budgets, and delivery of projects to support required plant/facility projects and programs.
  • Responsible for compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Ensures quality and effectiveness of key results of major projects within function through sound design, early risk assessments, and implementation of fall back strategies.
  • Has full awareness of the potential consequences (defects and failure modes) of design changes to established processes.
  • Mitigates risk within functions through sound design, early risk assessments and implementation of fallback strategies.
  • Recommend and implement business strategies and engineering controls to reduce costs, increase efficiencies, and drive world-class performance.
  • Collaborate with peers and cross-functional partners to define action plans, timelines and budgets for project goals, and manage/plan/assign engineering resources required for execution.
  • Develop and manage staff through hiring, managing performance, developing talent and providing clear expectations.
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence. Advanced degree in a technical field preferred.
  • 8+ years' experience including: work as an individual contributor building technical expertise and proved project management skills.
  • Progressively increased responsibility and performance as a supervisor, department manager in multiple areas of Operations.
  • Post-graduate degree may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
  • Business acumen coupled with leadership experience is required to drive high performance.
  • Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs.
  • AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
  • US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
  • US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
  • https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

Benefits

Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offPerformance bonus

Additional Information

Provide leadership and direction for a site's engineering department or group. Direct a staff of engineers and/or Supervisors. Interpret site directives and apply advanced scientific knowledge, engineering knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to define engineering strategy, continuous improvement and capital projects. Lead department or group personnel development, building and supporting a culture of high performance. Ensure adherence to policy/procedures related to Engineering Standards/Specifications, EHS, quality, and GMP manufacturing.


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