Associate Manufacturing Engineer — Process Optimization

Abbott (abbottcareers2 board); United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefits

Diversity recognition

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer in Westford, MA to design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules and improve productivity and quality. You will evaluate equipment, provide production support, and validate processes while collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

The role requires 0–3 years of experience, CAD proficiency, and a strong foundation in mechanical concepts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD systems

Job description

Abbott is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer in Westford, MA to design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules and improve productivity and quality. You will evaluate equipment, provide production support, and validate processes while collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams.

The role requires 0–3 years of experience, CAD proficiency, and a strong foundation in mechanical concepts.