Associate Engineer OPex

Abbott

106d • $44,700 - $89,300

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. This position works out of our Arecibo location in the CRM division and supports First Shift: Monday to Friday. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. As the Associate Engineer OPex, you’ll implement and sustain Operational Excellence (OPEX) initiatives and projects in all plant functions. You will determine the most efficient sequence of operations through evaluation of human work factors, quality control, inventory control, and production coordination. You will establish methods for maximum utilization of facilities and personnel, conduct studies to cost control, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems, applying scientific, engineering knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to basic engineering assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Proficiency in PC based tools such as MS Office (Excel, Word, Project and Power Point), AutoCAD and general web-based applications.

Nice To Haves

• Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.
• Ability to work independently and in groups; ability to work cross functionally; demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills, critical thinking and ability or aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing solutions that support the operations strategic directives through the application of statistical methods and performing mathematical calculations.
• Analyze, create and develop facilities layout to support cycle time reduction and productivity improvements.
• Meet with suppliers or vendors, staff and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, and present project status.
• Perform capacity analysis for headcount and equipment, as well as maintaining labor standard and headcount/equipment profiles.
• Offer technical support to other departments in flow, ergonomics and productivity projects.
• Develop and maintain productivity metrics.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to support organizational goals.
• Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities using continuous improvement tools and DMAIC methodology.
• Develop manufacturing methods, labor and equipment utilization methods and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff, materials and facility utilization.
• Ensure compliance with all procedures and all applicable regulatory agency requirements.
• Understand and comply with applicable Quality and EHS Policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (starting on Day 1 of employment)
• Savings Plan (401K) with company match
• Life insurance for you and your spouse/children
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees