Extrusion Manufacturing Engineer II

Abbott Laboratories • Plymouth, MN

2d • $61,300 - $122,700

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.

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