Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Abbott; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (HIP PPO)

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Diversity and inclusion recognition

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer in Westford, MA to design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures for daily production while boosting productivity and quality.

Responsibilities include evaluating equipment, supporting processes, interfacing with vendors, and troubleshooting. Strong CAD skills and good communication are required; travel up to 5% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years engineering experience.
• Demonstrated CAD experience.
• Strong verbal and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet production schedules and improve quality.
• Evaluate production equipment and support processes through validation.
• Interface with vendors for incoming components and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment to reduce downtime.
• Use SPC, Cp, Cpk, and other tools to improve processes and quality.
• Create and modify manufacturing process documentation and reports.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD systems

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title

Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We are seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer in Westford, MA for our Vascular Division.

This position will design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality
• Evaluation of production equipment
• Production support and process validation
• Interface with vendors for incoming components
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process and equipment
• Utilize tools like Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, and SPC to improve processes
• Understand manufacturing concepts like Value Stream mapping, 5S and Visual Workplace to improve quality, labor efficiency, and throughput.
• Protocol and report writing
• Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation
• Work with cross functional teams as required
• Develop and implement process improvements
• Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurence
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Education Level Major/Field of Study or a n equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) in Mechanical engineering or a related field

Experience/Background

• No Experience: 0-3 years relevant engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience with CAD systems.
• Basic understanding of mechanical reasoning, physics, electronics, metal working and plastics.
• 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.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 - $101,300.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Manufacturing

DIVISION: AVD Vascular

LOCATION: United States > Massachusetts > Westford : 4 Robbins Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods