Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Abbott • Westford, MA

2d • $50,700 - $101,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer for its Vascular Division in Westford, Massachusetts. The role designs and develops manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet production schedules while improving productivity and product quality. It supports production, evaluates equipment, validates processes, troubleshoots manufacturing processes and equipment, and works with vendors and cross-functional teams. The position also develops process improvements and documentation, prepares protocols and reports, and supports company quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The role requires approximately 5% travel, including international travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with CAD systems.
• Basic understanding of mechanical reasoning, physics, electronics, metal working, and plastics.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work both as a team member and individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a broader enterprise or cross-division business unit model.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules and improve productivity and product quality.
• Evaluate production equipment.
• Provide production support and perform process validation.
• Interface with vendors for incoming components.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Use Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, and SPC to improve processes.
• Apply manufacturing concepts such as Value Stream mapping, 5S, and Visual Workplace to improve quality, labor efficiency, and throughput.
• Write protocols and reports.
• Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation.
• Work with cross-functional teams as required.
• Develop and implement process improvements.
• Resolve or facilitate resolution of problems, identify causes, and prevent recurrence.
• Support company initiatives and requirements related to Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulations.
• Comply with FDA regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors at all levels.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company.
• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level