Manufacturing Process Engineer III

AbbVie - Branchburg, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Branchburg, NJ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing/Process Engineer III at AbbVie is a pivotal role that focuses on providing engineering production support to enhance manufacturing processes. This position involves collecting, monitoring, analyzing, troubleshooting, and reporting on manufacturing data related to performance metrics such as quality, cost, and speed/service to market. The engineer will engage in regular on-the-floor manufacturing support, ensuring that production processes run smoothly and efficiently. A key responsibility of this role is to identify and implement process and technology improvements aimed at maximizing process performance. This includes investigating non-conformances, conducting Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs), and addressing process performance drifts. The engineer will also conduct technical assessments of change orders and Supplier Change Requests, ensuring that all changes are evaluated for their impact on production. In addition to troubleshooting material, process, and equipment problems, the Manufacturing/Process Engineer III will utilize structured analytical techniques and technical tools, including data acquisition (both manual and computerized), data analysis, process capability analysis, and Statistical Process Control (SPC). The role also involves providing technical evaluations and support for Engineering Change Orders and Supplier Changes, which includes updating specifications, drawings, and procedures, as well as training operators on new processes. The engineer will be responsible for designing and developing equipment and processes for manufacturing products, which may involve in-house design or the use of vendor-supplied components. This includes designing, building, and qualifying fixtures, machines, or equipment to enhance manufacturing capabilities. Furthermore, the role supports the integration of new products into the manufacturing operation, providing insights on materials, processing, manufacturing, and cost aspects of new products. Validation of new and revised manufacturing processes and equipment is also a critical aspect of this position, ensuring compliance with all applicable company standards and specifications. Occasional travel may be required to support continuous improvement initiatives. The role demands significant work activities, including continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day).

Responsibilities

• Collect, monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and report manufacturing data related to performance in quality, cost, and speed/service to market.
• Provide regular on-the-floor manufacturing support.
• Identify and implement process and technology improvements to maximize process performance.
• Investigate non-conformances, CAPAs, and process performance drifts, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Conduct technical assessments of change orders and Supplier Change Requests.
• Support and monitor production to troubleshoot material, process, and equipment problems, including product loss and inefficiencies.
• Utilize technical abilities and experience, including structured analytical techniques and technical tools such as data acquisition and data analysis.
• Provide technical evaluations and support for Engineering Change Orders and Supplier Changes, including updates to specifications, drawings, and procedures, and required operator training.
• Design and develop equipment and processes for manufacturing products, including in-house design or vendor-supplied components.
• Design, build, and qualify fixtures, machines, or equipment to facilitate manufacturing capability of products.
• Support integration of new products into the manufacturing operation, providing input on materials, processing, and cost aspects.
• Assist in the validation of new and revised manufacturing processes and equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in an Engineering or technical field.
• 5+ years in the medical device or pharmaceutical field or 3+ years with an advanced degree.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) plan for eligible employees
• Participation in short-term incentive programs