Manufacturing Engineering II

Job description

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Engineer II, Manufacturing. This position will design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.
• Interface with vendors on component issues & process validations
• Investigate & facilitate resolution of production & technical issues including root cause identification and re-occurrence prevention.
• Utilize various tools (DMAIC, Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, SPC, etc.) to analyze & improve processes, components, & products
• Drive change orders impacting manufacturing process documentation, product structure, product/component specification changes & improvements
• Protocol & report writing
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• 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
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Experience:

• BS/ MS in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Biomedical, etc. Bachelor's degree in engineering required
• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience required.
• Previous medical device experience preferred.
• Oxygenator development.manufacturing preferred
• Mechanical design and CAD software experience
• Knowledge of ISO and/or FDA quality system regulations as it pertains to design transfer and process control preferred
• 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.

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