Senior Engineer, Product Stewardship (Materials & Compliance)

Thornton Tomasetti; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Senior Engineer, Product Stewardship to evaluate materials used in cardiovascular medical devices and manufacturing processes for global regulatory compliance. The role acts as a technical expert on material composition and restricted substances, supporting divisional Product Stewardship programs.

The candidate will collaborate with R&D, suppliers, and TPMs to manage disclosures, conduction risk assessments, and program development within a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a materials/science/engineering field.
• Advanced degree preferred in related disciplines.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with global product stewardship regulations (EU REACH, EPR, RoHS, POPs, Stockholm Convention, Conflict Minerals).
• Evaluate materials & chemical compositions against regulatory requirements; support material disclosures and declarations.
• Collaborate with R&D on material selection and design changes to identify stewardship risks.
• Provide guidance on substitutions and compliance strategies; coordinate supplier data collection.
• Develop and sustain a Product Stewardship program aligned with division priorities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related scientific discipline

Job description

Abbott is seeking a Senior Engineer, Product Stewardship to evaluate materials used in cardiovascular medical devices and manufacturing processes for global regulatory compliance. The role acts as a technical expert on material composition and restricted substances, supporting divisional Product Stewardship programs.

The candidate will collaborate with R&D, suppliers, and TPMs to manage disclosures, conduction risk assessments, and program development within a matrixed organization.