Extrusion Manufacturing Engineer II

Abbott • Plymouth, MN

4d • $61,300 - $122,700 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality. Working at Abbott offers the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self, and live a full life. Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a portfolio of life-changing technologies in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, serving people in over 160 countries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (± 16 years) in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Biomedical, or related Engineering area or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 3 years of Manufacturing engineering experience required.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Previous extrusion experience preferred.
• Previous medical device experience preferred.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%, including internationally

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.
• Evaluation of production equipment.
• Production support and process validation.
• Interface with vendors for incoming components.
• Troubleshoot the manufacturing process and equipment.
• Utilize tools like Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, and SPC to improve processes.
• Understand manufacturing concepts like Value Stream mapping, 5S, and Visual Workplace to improve quality, labor efficiency, and throughput.
• Protocol and report writing.
• Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation.
• Work with cross-functional teams as required.
• Develop and implement process improvements.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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