Manufacturing Process Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories is seeking a Manufacturing Support Engineer to optimize production processes and ensure product quality in Temecula, California. The ideal candidate will support operations, mentor staff, and leverage engineering principles to meet strategic company goals. A bachelor's degree and several years of experience are essential, with a preference for those with process engineering backgrounds.

Benefits

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience essential.
• Process engineering and project management skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports manufacturing operations and optimizes processes.
• Monitors equipment performance and solves quality issues.
• Mentors and trains new engineers.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Six Sigma

CAPA/Root Cause Investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 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

Provides support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, to optimize existing processes, and to ensure that production goals are met. Monitors performance of equipment, machines and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields or product quality issues. Interfaces with Quality and Research and Development organizations to integrate new products or processes into the existing manufacturing area.

What You’ll Work On

• Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or process, for current programs, next generation programs and to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company.
• Prepares reports, publishes, and makes presentations to communicate findings..
• Analyzes and solves problems from basic engineering principles, theories and concepts through to a wide range of complex and advanced problems which require novel and new innovative approaches or a major breakthrough in technology.
• Understands engineering principles theories, concepts, practices and techniques.
• Develops knowledge in a field to become a recognized leader or authority in an area of specialization and applies this knowledge in leadership roles in the company.
• Incorporates business policies and procedures into task completion.
• Understands the business needs of the company, and has knowledge of the customer needs of our business.
• Understands the business cycle and foresight of emerging technologies trends.
• Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks.
• Serves has a resource in the selection orientation and training of new engineers and employees.
• May lead a project team, determining goals and objectives for the projects.
• Mentors employees by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance.
• Interacts cross functionally and with internal and external customers.
• Serves as a consultant for engineering or scientific interpretations and advice on significant matters.
• Acts as a spokesperson to customers on business unit current and future capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 2-4 years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Process engineering experience
• Labeling experience
• Experience working in a regulatory environment
• CAPA/Root Cause Investigations experience a plus
• Cost Improvement (CIP) experience
• Six Sigma/BEX a plus
• Project management skills/experience a plus
• PMP Certification a plus

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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.

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The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.