Manufacturing Engineer

LiveHire Limited; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Madison, WI seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to create Solidworks designs and drawings, manage BOMs, and support product lifecycle processes on site.

You will collaborate across departments, supervise design reviews, and ensure compliance with FDA/ISO requirements while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience; or an Associate degree with 4+ years of experience.
• Prior experience with Solidworks designs, drawing creation and BOM management.
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to successful completion.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Create Solidworks designs and drawing files for new and existing products.
• Create Assembly files with complete Bill of Materials.
• Create Drawing files using tolerances including GD&T.
• Support the PLM Vault system and product lifecycle management requirements.
• Help develop and create assembly procedures for new or modified designs.
• Work with external vendors to have prototype parts quoted and ordered as needed.
• Support the assembly, testing, and documentation of designs.
• Lead or support Design Reviews, First Article Inspection Reports, and non-conformance investigations.

Skills

Solidworks

BOM management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate degree in Engineering/Technology

Tools

PLM Vault

Solidworks

Job description

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Madison, Wisconsin, 100% Onsite

Duration:11+ months

Summary:

• This position will participate in a variety of engineering design functions, provide technical drawings for our suppliers and Production Teams, triage failures, and manage improvement projects.
• This position will work cross functionally with multiple departments to ensure that the business objectives and our customer needs are met.
• This is an ideal role for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with Solidworks design experience and good communication skills looking to make an impact in the fight against cancer.

Responsibilities:

• Create Solidworks designs and drawing files for new and existing products.
• Create Assembly files with complete Bill of Materials.
• Create Drawing files using correct tolerances, including GD&T.
• Support the PLM Vault system and product lifecycle management requirements.
• Help develop and create assembly procedures for new or modified designs.
• Work with external vendors to have prototype parts quoted and ordered as needed
• Support the assembly, testing, and documentation of designs.
• Lead or support Design Reviews, First Article Inspection Reports, and non-conformance investigations as needed.
• Support the part and assembly documentation requirements for the manufacturing and quality systems in accordance with FDA, GMP, ISO, CAP, CLIA requirements.
• Apply defined procedures to execute and document changes to existing equipment.
• Create, document, and execute protocols to support process or part changes.
• Investigate problems, gather facts, analyze data, and draw accurate conclusions.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Support failure analysis investigations, identify root cause analysis with support from more experienced team members, and develop solutions to resolve quality issues.
• Support the building and testing of custom equipment.
• Provide manufacturing support for the repair center.
• Apply technical knowledge to identify opportunities and recommend improvements to existing equipment and processes.
• Develop implementation plans and execute assigned tasks.
• Lead less complex improvement projects.
• Manage time and competing priorities with minimal guidance from leadership.
• Communicate project status and resource needs; prepare and present reports.
• Follow procedures and maintain detailed records in accordance with FDA, ISO, CAP, CLIA requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team within a matrix organization.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to work in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 80% of a typical working day.
• Ability to comply with all applicable personal protective equipment requirements.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of working time between Madison, WI sites.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2+ years of experience; or, in lieu of Bachelor's degree, Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field with 4+ years of experience.
• Prior experience with Solidworks designs, drawing creation and BOM managment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive project to successful completion.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

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)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.