Extrusion Manufacturing Engineer II

Abbott; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 61,300 - 122,700; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Plymouth, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality. Responsibilities include evaluating production equipment, process validation, protocol/report writing, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Requires a Bachelors degree in engineering and at least 3 years in manufacturing engineering; extrusion and medical device experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical/Biomedical) or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• extrusion and medical device experience preferred

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 the manufacturing process and equipment.
• Utilize tools like Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, and SPC to improve processes.
• Understand Value Stream mapping, 5S, and Visual Workplace to improve quality and throughput.
• Protocol and report writing.
• Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation.
• Work with cross-functional teams and develop process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Gage RbR

Cp/Cpk

SPC

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 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

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 the 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.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree (± 16 years) in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Biomedical, or related Engineering area or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience/Background

• Minimum 3 years of Manufacturing engineering experience required.
• Previous extrusion experience preferred.
• Previous medical device experience preferred.
• 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 the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%, including internationally

The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.