Manufacturing Engineer I

Abbott Laboratories; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Vascular Devices in St. Paul, MN is seeking an entry-level Engineer to implement and sustain Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives across plant functions. You will apply statistical methods, evaluate workflows, and develop methods to maximize facility and personnel utilization while ensuring compliance with Abbott procedures and regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in Industrial Engineering, 0–2 years of experience, and are bilingual in English and Spanish, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 0–2 years of experience; entry-level.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Project Management certification a plus.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives across plant functions.
• Determine efficient sequence of operations via evaluation of work factors and production coordination.
• Develop methods for maximum utilization of facilities and personnel.
• Conduct studies for cost control and inventory systems.
• Provide technical support to other departments on productivity projects.
• Apply engineering principles to interpret problems and propose solutions.
• Develop and monitor productivity metrics across cross-functional teams.
• Identify and eliminate non-value added activities using DMAIC.
• Refine manufacturing methods and cost analysis to improve utilization.
• Ensure compliance with Abbott procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

AutoCAD

PC-based software

Job description

Working at Abbott

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• 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.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our St. Paul, MN location in the Abbott Vascular Devices division.

Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

What You'll Work On

Implements and sustains Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives and projects in all plant functions. Determines the most efficient sequence of operations through evaluation of human work factors, quality control, inventory control and production coordination. Establishes methods for maximum utilization of facilities and personnel. Conducts studies to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control and production record systems. Apply scientific, engineering knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity basic engineering assignments.

What You'll Do

• Develop manufacturing solutions that support the operations strategic directives through the application of statistical methods and performing mathematical calculations.
• Work with and maintain a variety of equipment types from handheld measuring tools (i.e. micrometers, calipers, etc.) to large manufacturing equipment (i.e. laser welders, injection molders, etc.)
• Analyzes, creates and develops facilities layout to support cycle time reduction and productivity improvements. This includes meeting with suppliers or vendors, staff and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, and presenting project status.
• Perform capacity analysis for headcount and equipment, as well as maintaining labor standard and headcount/ equipment profiles.
• Offer technical support to other departments in flow, ergonomics and productivity projects.
• Apply standard engineering principles and methodologies to interpret problems. Create/modify designs. Draw conclusions and recommend options for solutions.
• Develops and maintains productivity metrics. Participate on cross-functional teams to support organizational goals.
• Identifies and eliminates non-value added activities using continuous improvement tools and DMAIC methodology.
• Develop and/or refine manufacturing methods, labor and equipment utilization methods and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff, materials and facility utilization. This includes analyzing BOM and routing processes focusing on business strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all Abbott procedures and all applicable regulatory agency requirements.
• Understand and comply with applicable Quality and EHS Policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelors Degree (± 16 years)

Engineering Field (Bachelor Science in Industrial Engineering).

Experience/Background

Experience

Entry Level- 0-2 years if experiences. Entry level position in which 0-2 years of experiences is typical to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position. Have the ability to do statistical analysis.

Lean Manufacturing and/or Project Management certified are a plus. Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish). Candidate/incumbents should possess the following: - ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior. Ability to work independently and in groups; ability to work cross functionally; demonstrated initiate and problem-solving skills, critical thinking and ability or aptitude to use various types of databases and another computers software. Proficiency in PC based tools such as MS Office (Excel, Word, Project and Power Point), AutoCad and general web-based applications.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $50,700.00 – $101,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.