Abbott Laboratories
Staff Manufacturing Engineer
Abbott Laboratories, Menlo Park, California, United States, 94029
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Staff Manufacturing Engineer
Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
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 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.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity This position works out of our Menlo Park, CA location in the Structural Heart division.
Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist! Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.
As the Staff Manufacturing Engineer you’ll design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.
What You’ll Work On
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 validation
Interface with vendors for incoming components
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
Develop and implement process improvements
May provide input into departmental budgeting process
May supervise and provide work direction to other engineers and technicians
May lead cross‑functional and PDP teams
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.
Required Qualifications
4 year degree required
Medical device experience (catheter experience preferred)
Minimum 9 years of experience in a related role
Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
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
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
Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings
Ability to travel approximately 10-15%, including internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
Six Sigma certification preferred
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross‑division business unit model preferred
Apply Now
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is $112,000.00 – $224,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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Staff Manufacturing Engineer
Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
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 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.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity This position works out of our Menlo Park, CA location in the Structural Heart division.
Structural Heart Business Mission: Why We Exist! Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by designing and providing device and management solutions for treating structural heart disease.
As the Staff Manufacturing Engineer you’ll design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.
What You’ll Work On
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 validation
Interface with vendors for incoming components
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
Develop and implement process improvements
May provide input into departmental budgeting process
May supervise and provide work direction to other engineers and technicians
May lead cross‑functional and PDP teams
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.
Required Qualifications
4 year degree required
Medical device experience (catheter experience preferred)
Minimum 9 years of experience in a related role
Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
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
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
Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings
Ability to travel approximately 10-15%, including internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
Six Sigma certification preferred
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross‑division business unit model preferred
Apply Now
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is $112,000.00 – $224,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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