Senior Mold Design & Process Engineer

Abbott; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Lake Forest, IL, seeks a Staff Engineer to lead molded plastics development in the Diagnostics Division. You will partner with molding suppliers, design for manufacture, and ensure regulatory and quality compliance.

The role focuses on capacity analysis, DFMA, and cross-functional project leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and driving capital investments for molding and assembly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline preferred.
• 6+ years of molding design and process support experience.
• Knowledge of plastics processes, resins, and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Interact with molding suppliers to meet quality and cost objectives.
• Lead mold design activities with FAT and validation of molding manufacturing cells.
• Provide technical process support and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mold design

Process engineering

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Plastics/Engineering degree

Job description

Abbott in Lake Forest, IL, seeks a Staff Engineer to lead molded plastics development in the Diagnostics Division. You will partner with molding suppliers, design for manufacture, and ensure regulatory and quality compliance.

The role focuses on capacity analysis, DFMA, and cross-functional project leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and driving capital investments for molding and assembly.