Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Abbott; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Job summary

Abbott in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month, onsite assignment. You will lead manufacturing improvements, ensure adherence to QS/ISO standards, and deliver operations with high yield and quality.

You will analyze problems from basic engineering principles, develop procedures, mentor staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance current and next-generation medical devices, while supporting startup activities and certifying processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 9+ years of related experience
• Advanced degree preferred
• Design/manufacturing experience with medical devices preferred
• Experience with root cause analysis and statistics
• Experience as Manufacturing or Quality engineer preferred

Responsibilities

• Observes and complies with safety rules and regulations including QS and ISO Standards.
• Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or processes to meet goals.
• Identifies and implements corrective actions for manufacturing/yield issues.
• Implements manufacturing improvements and collaborates on new tools, equipment, or steps to improve yield, quality, or line efficiency.
• Analyzes and solves problems from basic engineering principles to complex scenarios.
• Evaluates operating data to make online adjustments to products or equipment.
• Maintains and prepares documentation and procedures for regulatory compliance; communicates findings.
• Mentors staff, communicates with teams and management, and supports startup or troubleshooting of processes.
• Prepares protocols and reports for testing; assists in long-term projects to maintain efficiency, yield and quality.

Skills

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Mentoring

Process optimization

Regulatory documentation

Data analysis

Manufacturing leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

Statistical analysis (e.g., Minitab)

ISO/QS documentation

Job description

Title: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Duration: 12 Months

100% Onsite

Main responsibilities:

• Observes and complies with all safety rules and regulations. This includes Quality Systems (QS) and ISO Standards.
• 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.
• Identifies and implements corrective actions for manufacturing and/or yield related issues.
• Implements manufacturing improvements; Collaborates on development of new tools, equipment, or manufacturing steps to improve manufacturing procedures and improve yield, quality, or line efficiency
• Analyzes and solves problems from basic engineering principles, theories and concepts through to a wide range of complex problems.
• Evaluate operating data to conduct online adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
• May develop or revise documents and procedures. Maintain documentation, monitoring logs, training manuals, etc. for regulatory compliance. May make presentations to communicate findings.
• Certifies manufacturing associates in the production processes.
• Exchanges information with project team members, designers, management, and other engineering or production personnel. Delivers recommendations and suggestions to project team members and management within the department. Owns or asssists in the startup of new and troubleshoot existing processes/equipment to ensure optimal operation and performance. Owns or assists in the implementation of long term projects to maintain efficiency, yield and quality.
• Prepares protocols and reports for engineering testing, including evaluation of new materials or process changes for the manufacturing line.
• 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.

Experience Desired

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing preferred) plus 9+ years of related work experience with a complete understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Design/manufacturing experience with medical device preferred.
• Experience with root cause analysis and statistics.
• Previous experience as Manufacturing or Quality engineer desired.

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.