Engineer II, Manufacturing

Job description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Do you…. Want to make a difference in patient lives? Join a diverse, high caliber, and agile team?  Work on awesome products in all stages of the product lifecycle?

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer II to join our team. This position will support sustaining production and NPI activities to help grow the Acute product portfolio of the Heart Failure business.   

Each employee can make a difference at Abbott and has the power to influence the success of the company. We are team-oriented, fast-paced and progressive. We value people who share great ideas and partner with others both internally and externally to take action and deliver results.

Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Heart Failure division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in Electrophysiology & Hear Failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives. 

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 finger sticks. 

Responsibilities include:

·  Supports continuing production and new product introductions involving the extrusion 
·  Develops and leads process validation activities.
·  Generates, justifies, and changes manufacturing documentation.
·  Leads justification and purchase of new capital equipment (extruders or other peripheral machinery) and/or upgrades of existing capital equipment.  Perform or manage the installation, operational, or process qualifications.
·  Manages projects to design, build, and qualify new extruded products.
·  Provides direction and supervision to extrusion technician(s).
·  Participates in cross-functional teams comprised of representatives from R&D, Production, Regulatory Affairs, Quality and other departments.
·  Investigate & facilitate resolution of production & technical issues including root cause identification, corrective actions, and error proofing.
·  Utilize various tools (DMAIC, Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, SPC, etc.) to analyze & improve processes, components, & products.
·  Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments
·  Perform other related duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Required Skills:

·  Bachelor of Science / Engineering degree.
·  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an extrusion manufacturing engineering environment. 
·  Must have knowledge of single or twin-screw extrusion of thermoplastics and/or Teflon materials including die design, extrusion equipment, and extruded part design along with a sound knowledge of polymer principles. 
·  Experience with statistical techniques (i.e. DOE, SPC). 
·  Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or lead experience- hiring, training/coaching/ mentoring, creating, leading, motivating and championing skill set.
·  Polished communicator- written documentation and oral presentations/ discussions/ meetings
·  Organized, on-time, and detailed project management skills.

Preferred Skills:

·  Knowledge of ISO and/or FDA quality system regulations as it pertains to design transfer and process control.
·  Previous medical device experience
·  SAP, Windchill, and Solidworks CAD experience.

WHAT WE OFFER:   

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

·  Training and career development , with on-boarding 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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JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

EPHF Electrophysiology & Heart Failure

        

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours 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.

     
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