Associate Project Engineer: NPI & Process Transfer

Abbott Laboratories; Arecibo (PR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Day1)

401K with company match

Life insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Education assistance

Vacation

Personal days

Job summary

Abbott in Puerto Rico, Arecibo, is seeking an Associate Project Engineer to manage cost improvement, product/process and technology transfer projects across the site. You will support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Process transfer activities in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role involves generating and executing validation protocols for equipment and processes, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement to reduce costs and enhance operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 0-2 years of exposure in Operational Excellence, Process Validation and Development within the Medical Device Industry or Pharmaceutical Industries.
• Background/knowledge in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SolidWorks.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing/Process Engineering principles.
• Knowledge of Project Management.
• Self-motivated with ability to take initiative and work in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports and executes cost improvement, product/process, and technology transfer projects across site.
• Contributes to New Product Introduction (NPI), process transfers, and Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives in a regulated environment.
• Generates and executes validation protocols for equipment and processes.
• Coordinates cross-functional activities to ensure successful project implementation.
• Leads implementation of new or modified equipment and processes for cost reduction improvement.
• Evaluates manufacturing operations, including human factors, quality, inventory control, and production flow.
• Identifies and implements efficiency and productivity improvement projects.
• Optimizes resource utilization and establishes effective operational methods.
• Supports cost control and cost reduction initiatives.
• Applies data analysis, engineering principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Drives sustainable process performance and operational excellence.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Operational Excellence

Project Management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SolidWorks

Job description

Abbott in Puerto Rico, Arecibo, is seeking an Associate Project Engineer to manage cost improvement, product/process and technology transfer projects across the site. You will support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Process transfer activities in a regulated manufacturing environment.

The role involves generating and executing validation protocols for equipment and processes, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement to reduce costs and enhance operational