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Associate Director, Engineering
Company: AbbVie
Location: Tempe, AZ
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 04/10/2026
Job Categories: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Engineering, Finance/Economics, Information Technology, Sales, Science, Executive Management, Quality Control
Job Description
Associate Director, Engineering

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.


Job Description

Provide overall direction to the Engineering organization including Process, Capital, Maintenance, Metrology, Utilities and Facilities. Directs the engineering teams and activities for new product introduction, commercial and clinical manufacturing. The role is accountable for Maintenance Excellence Program (MEP) metrics and the Perfect Index, leads the Capital Plan and LRP. In addition, the role provides leadership and direction for allMedical Deviceperformance related activities on site, deliveringquality and complianceacross site. The role directs a cross functional team to drive initiatives that enable and deliver the highest standards ofMedical Device Manufacturingperformance. The position is on the Site Leadership Team and advises the Manufacturing Site Director and extended Operations leadership team on strategy and business priorities.

  • Accountable for all processes, policies, procedures and execution related to Process Engineering, Capital Planning and Projects, Maintenance, Metrology, Utilities and Facilities
  • Effectively leads the multi-disciplinary team to develop resource plans for approved projects and make recommendations regarding use of internal and/or external resources for projects/facility planning, design and execution.
  • Responsible for maintainingmedical device production systemsin an audit-ready state of compliance at all times over the lifecycle from initial validation through retirement.
  • DirectsGMP and non-GMPequipment, facility and utility projects to ensure adherence to AbbVie Standards and Specifications. Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with internal (manufacturing, quality, engineering and other areas) and external partners to coordinate and execute project plans to meet project design, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
  • Responsible for strategic planning and facility asset utilization that advances the site, continually looks for opportunities for process optimization, cost avoidance and reduction.
  • Leads and oversees discipline specific engineering expertise to provideMedical Devicebenchmarking of process equipment andquality system best practiceswithin AbbVie.
  • Responsible for managing and leveraging common engineering systems including SAP, Maximo, Meridian, and achieving maintenance and metrology schedules and deliverables/
  • Develop and manage staff through hiring, managing performance, developing talent and providing clear expectations. Coach the associate directors, managers and supervisors in the organization and establish clear expectations with all employees regarding responsibilities, goals and behaviors.
  • Acts as site Subject Matter Expert formedical device manufacturingon site across all functions including Manufacturing, Quality,Regulatory, and Engineering. Drives all aspects ofmanufacturing performanceon site through analysis of data, engagement of Site colleagues and development/execution of action plans. Drives a culture of Speak-Up.
  • Accountable for the sitequality and compliance strategy, owns and advises the Site Lead Team on themedical device quality program, championing and owning any recommendations for improvement of thequality management system.
  • Drives the implementation of Best Practices related toMedical Device Manufacturing.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree required, in Engineering or equivalent. Masters Degree preferred.
  • 10 - 15 years of experience in Manufacturing and Engineering discipline
  • Business acumen coupled with functional leadership experience is required to drive high performance in a complex manufacturing operation
  • Must have demonstrated organizational and planning skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this postingbased on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypaymore or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and untilpaid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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, visithttps://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:

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