Engineer II, Manufacturing

$57,300 - $114,700/Yr

Abbott Laboratories - Portland, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Portland, OR

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

This position at Abbott is focused on designing and developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing concepts and the ability to implement process improvements effectively. The successful candidate will evaluate production equipment, provide production support, and validate processes to ensure they meet the required standards. Additionally, the role involves interfacing with vendors for incoming components and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment as necessary. The candidate will utilize various tools such as Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to improve processes. A solid understanding of methodologies like Value Stream Mapping, 5S, and Visual Workplace is essential to enhance quality, labor efficiency, and throughput. The position also requires protocol and report writing, generating and modifying manufacturing process documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed. Moreover, the role supports all company initiatives as identified by management, particularly in relation to Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. Compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and other regulatory requirements is crucial, as is maintaining positive and cooperative communication with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. The position may also involve performing other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.
• Evaluate production equipment.
• Provide production support and process validation.
• Interface with vendors for incoming components.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes 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.
• Write protocols and reports.
• 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.
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree 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, with previous medical device experience preferred.
• 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team setting.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and student debt program.
• Education benefit for obtaining a bachelor's degree.
• Career development opportunities with an international company.