Sr. Plastics Engineer

Abbott Laboratories; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Plastics Engineer to lead projects in injection molding and lifecycle management. This role involves collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency in molded components for medical devices. You will engage in strategic initiatives aimed at cost improvements and process optimization, making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. The company offers a dynamic workplace with opportunities for career growth, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to employee well-being. Join a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in healthcare technology.

Benefits

Training and career development

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement savings with company match

Health care and wellness programs

Paid time off

Financial security through competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical experience in plastic injection molding.
• Strong knowledge of FDA QSR's and ISO requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage injection mold life cycle and support molded components.
• Engage in cost improvement initiatives and supplier interactions.

Skills

Injection Molding

Project Management

Process Engineering

Tooling Design

Supplier Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

FMEA

SPC

Job description

About Abbott

For years, Abbott’s medical device businesses have offered technologies that are faster, more effective, and less invasive. Whether it’s glucose monitoring systems, innovative therapies for treating heart disease, or products that help people with chronic pain or movement disorders, our medical device technologies are designed to help people live their lives better and healthier. Every day, our technologies help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.

Our location in Temecula, CA, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Plastics Engineer.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. The Senior Plastics Engineer is responsible for injection mold life cycle management and ongoing support of injection molded components that are used in Abbott Vascular products. Will serve as both a technical SME for injection molding as well as a project manager for molding projects, working regularly with molding suppliers, operations, supply chain, quality, and R&D.

Engagement in tactical and strategic activities to support ongoing business objectives, including cost improvement initiatives for molded components; supplier and resin changes; capital replacement strategy for end-of-life tooling. Troubleshoot molding and tooling issues in conjunction with supplier and lead/support internal investigations as needed to resolve.

Work closely with molding suppliers to ensure reliable supply of parts. Perform capacity analysis for injection molds and press-side automation and make recommendations for future investment.

Must have proven ability to participate in team atmosphere; exhibit and create a sense of urgency and maintain effective working relationships with peers, customers, and vendors.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Requirements gathering; process design and development; tooling design; procurement and qualification.
• Concurrent management of multiple projects.
• Development of cost estimates for capital and expense projects.
• Create and maintain project schedules; oversee cross-functional team activities to achieve program objectives.
• Transfer of molds to new suppliers; validation of injection mold tooling and process at new suppliers.
• Regularly interact with molding suppliers to meet quality and cost objectives.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve molding issues.
• Identify and evaluate potential cost improvement projects through up-cavitation of new molds, press-side automation to reduce labor, combining parts with insert/over molding/two shot molding and resin changes.
• Write specifications; design verification/validation protocols and report.
• Capacity analysis and long-range planning activities to ensure continuity of supply.
• Use of FMEA and SPC to ensure reliable molding processes are in place.

This position reports to the Manager of Plastics Engineering. Position manages projects from $50M to $2MM with critical milestones.

Position is responsible for the reliable supply of molded commodities to all sites and customers. Must ensure that all molds are run in compliance with all quality standards and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING:

• Bachelors' Degree (Engineering or technical discipline desired) Required; or equivalent experience plus demonstrated competence.
• 10+ years technical work experience with 5+ years of plastic injection molding, process engineering support and/or tooling experience, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Knowledge of plastics processes, resins, tooling required. Knowledge of FDA QSR's and ISO requirements preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority.
• 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.

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future.

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

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The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 – $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.