Associate Director, Engineering
AbbVie
August 25, 2026
On-site
Tempe, AZ
$141,500 - $268,500 USD yearly
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Provide overall direction to the Engineering organization (Process, Capital, Maintenance, Metrology, Utilities, Facilities) and lead engineering activities for new product introduction and commercial/clinical manufacturing.
- Accountable for Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP) metrics and the Perfect Index; lead the Capital Plan and LRP.
- Lead medical device performance activities on site to deliver quality and compliance; advise Site Director and Operations leadership on strategy/priorities.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive Medical Device Manufacturing performance excellence.
- Accountable for processes and execution across Process Engineering, Capital Planning/Projects, Maintenance, Metrology, Utilities and Facilities.
- Ensure medical device production systems remain audit-ready from validation through retirement.
- Direct GMP/non-GMP equipment/facility/utility projects to meet AbbVie standards; manage internal/external partners and project requirements.
- Drive strategic planning, facility asset utilization, and process optimization/cost reduction.
- Manage common engineering systems (SAP, Maximo, Meridian) and maintenance/metrology schedules.
- Develop staff; coach leaders/managers and establish expectations.
- Serve as Site SME for medical device manufacturing across Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering; drive Speak-Up culture.
- Own/advise site quality & compliance strategy and champion improvements to the quality management system.
- Implement best practices in Medical Device Manufacturing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering or equivalent); Master’s preferred.
- 10–15 years in Manufacturing and Engineering.
- Business acumen with functional leadership experience in complex manufacturing.
- Demonstrated organizational/planning skills; excellent verbal and written communication.
Benefits (as stated):
- Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs.
- Provide overall direction to the Engineering organization (Process, Capital, Maintenance, Metrology, Utilities, Facilities) and lead engineering activities for new product introduction and commercial/clinical manufacturing.
- Accountable for Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP) metrics and the Perfect Index; lead the Capital Plan and LRP.
- Lead medical device performance activities on site to deliver quality and compliance; advise Site Director and Operations leadership on strategy/priorities.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive Medical Device Manufacturing performance excellence.
- Accountable for processes and execution across Process Engineering, Capital Planning/Projects, Maintenance, Metrology, Utilities and Facilities.
- Ensure medical device production systems remain audit-ready from validation through retirement.
- Direct GMP/non-GMP equipment/facility/utility projects to meet AbbVie standards; manage internal/external partners and project requirements.
- Drive strategic planning, facility asset utilization, and process optimization/cost reduction.
- Manage common engineering systems (SAP, Maximo, Meridian) and maintenance/metrology schedules.
- Develop staff; coach leaders/managers and establish expectations.
- Serve as Site SME for medical device manufacturing across Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Engineering; drive Speak-Up culture.
- Own/advise site quality & compliance strategy and champion improvements to the quality management system.
- Implement best practices in Medical Device Manufacturing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering or equivalent); Master’s preferred.
- 10–15 years in Manufacturing and Engineering.
- Business acumen with functional leadership experience in complex manufacturing.
- Demonstrated organizational/planning skills; excellent verbal and written communication.
Benefits (as stated):
- Paid time off; medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Eligible for short-term incentive programs.