Product Stewardship Engineer

Abbott; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Plymouth, MN seeks a Product Stewardship Engineer for a 3-month assignment onsite. You will support the product stewardship database, track part, packaging and product information, and collaborate with the Corporate Regulatory/Product Stewardship team.

You will ensure compliance with RoHS, REACH, EU MDR and Abbott RSM requirements, coordinate component changes, support QMS and regulatory activities, and engage cross‑functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a 4 year degree.
• Medical device manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with restricted substances (REACH, RoHS) preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed, cross‑divisional environment.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of a product stewardship database and track product information.
• Coordinate with R&D and ensure compliance with RoHS, REACH, EU MDR and Abbott RSM requirements.
• Facilitate changes in manufacturing processes and document RSM evaluations.
• Support regulatory reporting and alignment with QMS and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Planning

Education

4 year degree

Job description

Title: Product Stewardship Engineer

Location: Plymouth, MN

Duration: 3 Month Assignment, possible extensions

Shifts: 8AM TO 4:30PM

100% Onsite

Duties:

Support the implementation of a product stewardship database, Ensure part, packaging and product information is accurately tracked in database, Work to Corporate Regulatory/Product Stewardship team and provide updates as needed, Ensure compliance with geography specific restricted substance requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH, EU MDR) and Abbott Restricted Substance Management (RSM) requirements, Facilitate, track and work with various groups on component changes in the manufacture, import and distribution of any new product or relocation of manufacturing processes, Facilitate division compliance with all RSM reporting requirements, Coordinate with R & D support, the implementation and integration of RSM evaluations, Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS) 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. Supports Environmental Management System, ISO 14001 and division sustainability efforts. Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Education:

• 4 year degree

Other:

• Medical device manufacturing experience preferred, Experience in restricted substance management (e.g., REACH, RoHS) preferred,
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Must possess critical thinking, problem solving and planning skills.
• Must use sound judgement and ability to build and maintain relationships with individuals and in teams.
• 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.

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.