Sr. Engineer, Manufacturing

Thornton Tomasetti; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free HIP PPO medical coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Career development

Job summary

Abbott in Irvine seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the assigned manufacturing line, driving quality, yield, and cost improvements. You will be the line's engineering representative, collaborating with Supervisors, QA, and Operators to address opportunities and deliver sustained performance.

The role requires Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, and may involve leading Green/Black Belt projects, DMAIC and A3 investigations, with mentoring of peers and coordination across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering and/or process development experience.
• Strong verbal and written communications; ability to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to work in a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing line improvements to achieve targeted output, yield, quality, safety and cost targets.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma to conduct root-cause analyses and drive process improvements.
• Coordinate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Design Assurance teams.
• Mentor peers and provide engineering fixes, tooling and manufacturing aids on the line.
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal shops; support training of line Operators.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

GD&T

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Manufacturing Engineer Working at Abbott

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.

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

What You’ll Work On

The Sr. Engineer, Manufacturing will serve as the primary engineering personnel supporting manufacturing operations. The individual performing this role will have to create a strong teamwork with the line Supervisors, Quality Engineers, and Operators to address all the opportunities found in the assigned manufacturing line. They will be accountable on quality, output, yield, and efficiency of the assigned manufacturing line to achieve targeted output and cost improvements. They will serve as the engineering representative in the manufacturing line, executing initiatives and working directly with the DL workforce.

As a Senior Engineer, this person is one of the most experienced and expected to be subject matter expert in the site products and process with minimal oversight to improvements. Responsible for assigned line manufacturing output, yield, quality, safety, and overall cost performance of the manufacturing line while working in accordance with site and divisional quality requirements.

Expected to become subject matter expert for their given product line in support of interaction with various cross functional groups including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Design Assurance, etc.

Strong knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma concepts. May lead either Green Belt or Black Belt Projects. Applies these principles to perform effective root cause analysis and implement effective process improvements in a timely manner to achieve cost and output targets. Leads root cause analysis efforts for medium-to-high complexity manufacturing events with minimal oversight, utilizing DMAIC model and A3 investigation boards. Works with line support value stream (Mfg Supervisor, Quality Engineer) to perform on line issue triage and resolution, and determine and execute according to line priorities.

Responsible for fixture/equipment design, improvement, implementation, and equipment lifecycle management. Responsible for identification of product defects and implementation of operational and process improvements to reduce the defects. Responsible for mitigating or eliminating risks to staff safety and ergonomic injury with respect to the manufacturing process. Responsible for planning and implementing cost improvement projects in a timely manner. Has strong knowledge of product and process engineering concepts, including process inputs and outputs, change management, and risk mitigation. Has good understanding of applied statistics. Responsible for providing the line with related Engineering fixes, such as tooling and manufacturing aids, through execution and through support to maintenance staff (from idea definition to implementation). Supports direct and indirect training and certification of line operators to updated processes. Work with outside consultants and vendors, and internal/external machine shops. Runs studies and validations on the line, including build and test planning. Provides technical guidance and mentorship to peers to facilitate the progress of projects, groups, or individuals. Can present information and collaborate with peers across local and divisional functions at many levels of the organization. Is the technical liaison with other cross functional areas with other sites from Abbott site. May have delegation authority for area manager.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/related degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering and/or process development experience
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritizing and meeting deadlines in timely manner
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device experience is strongly preferred
• Lean/Six Sigma experience, including certifications through demonstrated project management and execution
• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering/related degree
• Experience in electrophysiology catheters (intracardiac echocardiography, mapping, and ablation)
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business units model
• Strong knowledge in CAD and ability to read and interpret print specifications, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, and general drawing conventions

What We Offer At Abbott

We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority
• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

The base pay for this position is $90,000.00 – $180,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: United States > Irvine : 2375 Morse Ave ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
• Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)
• Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.