Manufacturing Engineer II
Pleasanton (Alameda) Design / Civil engineering / Industrial engineering
Job description
At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Engineer II, Manufacturing. This position will design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.
Each employee can make a difference at Abbott and has the power, either individually or as a team, to influence the success of the company. We are team-oriented, fast-paced and progressive. We value people with great ideas who partner with others both internally and externally to take action and accomplish goals.
Impact this role will have on Abbott:
- 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 validations
- Troubleshoot manufacturing process and equipment
- Develop and implement process improvements
- Resolve and/or facilitate resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence
- Interface with vendors on component issues and process validations
- Protocol and report writing
- Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation, product structure/BOMs, product/component specification changes & improvements
- 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
- Work with cross functional teams as required
- 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
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other Technical Field
- 2 or more years of engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Solidworks CAD system
- Basic understanding of mechanical reasoning, physics, electronics, metal working, plastics and injection molding
- Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred
- 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
- Multitask, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in timely manner
- Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time, including internationally
JOB FAMILY:
Product Development
DIVISION:
CAHF Cardiac Arrhythmias & Heart Failure
LOCATION:
United States > Pleasanton : 6035 Stoneridge Dr
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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