Manufacturing Engineer II

Abbott; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education

Career development

Job summary

Abbott in Plymouth, MN is seeking an Engineer in the Structural Heart division to lead production equipment projects, drive cost reductions, and support new product introductions. You will mentor engineers and technicians, conduct process FMEAs and validations, and work with cross-functional teams to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least two years of manufacturing experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or any engineering field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage/support projects including new production equipment, process improvements and cost reductions while supporting new product introductions.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Conduct Process FMEAs and Process Validations including driving validation strategies.
• Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput using Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Coordinate design, procurement, build and testing of tooling, machinery and test equipment.
• Drive projects with cross-functional teams and ensure Design for Manufacturability.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or engineering

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

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the Structural Heart division. Structural Heart Business Mission : Why We Exist! Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.

What You’ll Work On

• Manage/support projects which include new production equipment, process improvements and cost reductions while supporting new product introductions. Provide guidance and work direction to other engineers and technicians. Additional responsibilities include :
• Provide technical mentorship to engineers and technicians
• Conduct Process FMEAs and Process Validations including driving validation strategies
• Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput through the use of Lean manufacturing concepts
• Coordinate the design, procurement, build and debug of tooling, and implementation of machinery and test equipment
• Coordinate, set strategy, and drive projects with cross-functional teams
• Work with Product Development to ensure Design for Manufacturability
• Individual should : Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction; have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills; work effectively with cross-functional teams
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Mechanical, Chemical or any engineering or technical degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience, ideally in manufacturing
• Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
• Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings.
• 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 ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• International manufacturing experience preferred
• Six Sigma certification preferred
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred
• Medical device experience preferred

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.

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.