Manufacturing Engineer

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This position will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing and operations of Abbott medical devices. They will work closely with a cross functional team to meet daily production initiatives while maintaining and improving upon product cost, quality, and safety.

Each employee can make a difference at Abbott and has the power, either individually or as a team, to influence the success of the company. We are team-oriented, fast-paced and progressive. We value people with great ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to take action and accomplish goals.

Impact this role will have on Abbott:

• Manage Projects which include the implementation of new production equipment, process improvements and cost reductions.
• Support new product introductions and work with Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability.
• Provide guidance and mentor-ship to other engineers and technicians.
• Lead investigations and implement root cause correction actions for manufacturing and quality concerns.
• Support Process FMEAs and Process Validations.
• Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput using Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Coordinate the design, procurement, build and debug of tooling, machinery and test equipment.
• Participate as a manufacturing lead and/or support a lead on cross-functional core teams.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Your experience(s), education and knowledge will further expand Abbott's marketplace success:

• Four year degree in an engineering technical field, preferably mechanical, chemical, biomedical, industrial.
• 0 - 3 years' experience in medical device development and/or other highly regulated industry
• Medical device and manufacturing related experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally.

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