Development Process Engineer

Abbott; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

HSA

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott in Plano, TX seeks a Development Process Engineer for a 6-month on-site assignment. The role partners with R&D to develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes for quality, scalability, and regulatory compliance.

Requires 8+ years in manufacturing engineering or process development, with experience in statistical tools and process validation. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or life sciences is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or process development.
• Statistical Tools (Minitab OR Excel).
• Process Validation.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introduction (NPI) and transfer to manufacturing.
• Perform risk documentation and design control activities.
• Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Conduct process characterization and process validation activities.
• Provide production support, including building samples and pilot runs.
• Support R&D test methods and process development activities.
• Participate in evening/weekend builds to meet urgent project timelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process development

Statistical tools

Process validation

DOE

Design controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Life Sciences

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Title: Development Process Engineer

Location: Plano, TX

Duration: 6 Months

Shift: 8AM - 5PM (Candidate must be flexible for evening/weekend production builds (based on program/ workload))

100% On-Site

Duties:

Under general supervision, the Manufacturing/Development Process Engineer partners closely with R&D to support new product development and transfer into manufacturing. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and validating manufacturing processes to ensure product quality, scalability, and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting new product introduction (NPI) and transfer to manufacturing
• Performing risk documentation and design control activities
• Developing and executing Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Conducting process characterization and process validation activities
• Providing production support, including building samples and pilot runs
• Supporting R&D test methods and process development activities
• Participating in evening/weekend builds to meet urgent project timelines
• Collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or process development
• Statistical Tools (Minitab OR Excel)
• Process Validation

Key Skills:

• Strong communication skills across cross-functional teams
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Self‑starter with ability to work independently
• Fast learner in dynamic, fast‑paced environments
• Strong work ethic and adaptability

Preferred Experience:

• Process development and new product introduction (NPI)
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Design Controls process (medical device or regulated industry preferred)
• Process characterization and validation
• Experience supporting R&D and manufacturing scale‑up

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Life Sciences (any discipline required)

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High‑Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking, and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)