Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Abbott; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer for its Westford, MA facility. The role focuses on designing and developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules while improving productivity and quality.

Responsibilities include process validation, equipment evaluation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Strong CAD experience and process-improvement mindset are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–3 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with CAD systems.
• Ability to work in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures.
• Evaluate production equipment.
• Provide production support and process validation.
• Interface with vendors for incoming components.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process and equipment.
• Use Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, and SPC to improve processes.
• Develop and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and company quality systems.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Gage R&R

Cp/Cpk

SPC

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Visual Workplace

Job description

Job Title

Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Working at Abbott

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.

Benefits

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. You’ll also have access to :

• 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.

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.