Engineer II, Manufacturing

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Our Neuromodulation business is an area of expertise for Abbott. This business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. Our Solutions include Proclaim (TM) XR SCS System, the 1 Spinal cord stimulator on the market, Proclaim (TM) DRG Neurostimulator, the only FDA approved DRG therapy and a market leader in radiofrequency ablation therapy, Abbott RFA. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. Our deep brain stimulation technology for progressive diseases help people manage their Parkinson''s disease and essential tremor symptoms, steering away from side effects.Our location in Plano, TX currently has an opportunity for an Engineer II, Manufacturing. The manufacturing engineer will design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.WHAT YOU''LL DO 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.Equipment qualifications.Production support and process validation.Process development, optimization, process validation protocol development, execution and report writing.Support investigations of quality issues by leading NCRs, CAPAs and terface 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, and labor efficiency .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 ply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.Perform other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU''LL BRING Required Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Biomedical or related Engineering area or an equivalent combination of education and work experience3 years manufacturing engineering work experience Experience working in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.Engage in 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.Strong multitasking skills with ability to prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.Excellent organizational, follow-up skills, and attention to detail.Ability to travel approximately 5% of timePreferred Previous medical device experience preferred.Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.WHAT WE OFFER At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Include for Manufacturing roles only)Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Include for Manufacturing roles only)Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programsPaid time off401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchThe stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

Created: 2021-11-29