Manufacturing Engineer II

Abbott • Saint Paul, MN

5d • 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. The role involves production support and process validation, troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment, and utilizing tools like Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, and SPC to improve processes. It also requires understanding manufacturing concepts such as Value Stream mapping, 5S, and Visual Workplace to enhance quality, labor efficiency, and throughput. The position involves protocol and report writing, generating and modifying manufacturing process documentation, and working with cross-functional teams. Evaluation of production equipment, development and implementation of process improvements, and interfacing with vendors for incoming components are also key responsibilities. The role supports all Company initiatives related to Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and other applicable standards. Maintaining positive and cooperative communication and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors is essential. This position is located in Woodridge – St Paul, MN, within the Structural Heart Business Mission.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Biomedical or related Engineering area
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Minimum 3 years Manufacturing engineering experience required.
• 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 ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Previous medical device experience preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately <10%

Responsibilities

• Production support and process validation.
• Troubleshoot 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.
• Evaluation of production equipment.
• Develop and implement process improvements.
• Interface with vendors for incoming components.
• Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.
• 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

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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