Manufacturing Engineer I

Abbott • New Brighton, MN

11d • $50,700 - $101,300 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of our St. Paul, MN location in the Abbott Vascular Devices division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree (± 16 years)
• Engineering Field (Bachelor Science in Industrial Engineering).
• Entry Level- 0-2 years if experiences. Entry level position in which 0-2 years of experiences is typical to meet the skills and responsibilities of the position.
• Have the ability to do statistical analysis.
• Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Candidate/incumbents should possess the following: - 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 initiate and problem-solving skills, critical thinking and ability or aptitude to use various types of databases and another computers software.
• Proficiency in PC based tools such as MS Office (Excel, Word, Project and Power Point), AutoCad and general web-based applications.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Project Management certified are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing solutions that support the operations strategic directives through the application of statistical methods and performing mathematical calculations.
• Work with and maintain a variety of equipment types from handheld measuring tools (i.e. micrometers, calipers, etc.) to large manufacturing equipment (i.e. laser welders, injection molders, etc.)
• Analyzes, creates and develops facilities layout to support cycle time reduction and productivity improvements. This includes meeting with suppliers or vendors, staff and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, and presenting 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.
• Apply standard engineering principles and methodologies to interpret problems. Create/modify designs. Draw conclusions and recommend options for solutions.
• Develops and maintains productivity metrics. Participate on cross-functional teams to support organizational goals.
• Identifies and eliminates non-value added activities using continuous improvement tools and DMAIC methodology.
• Develop and/or refine manufacturing methods, labor and equipment utilization methods and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff, materials and facility utilization. This includes analyzing BOM and routing processes focusing on business strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all Abbott 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

• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• 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: Entry Level