Engineer II, Manufacturing - 2nd shift

Abbott Laboratories hiring for Engineer II, Manufacturing - 2nd shift jobs in Irvine, CA, US

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.

Manufacturing Engineer II

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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• 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 Irvine, CA., location in the Electrophysiology Division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.   This role will start off on 1st for training for 60-90 days (this shift would be 8am to 5pm - Mon-Fri), and then will shift to support coverage on 2nd shift - which is 1pm - 10pm Mon thru Fri. Our 2nd shift engineer is the technical support and needs to be very self-motivated to complete required activities on that shift. There is an overlap between 1st and 2nd shift for knowledge and resources.

We are excited to share about an opportunity with our Abbott Medical Device, and we are seeking an experienced, high caliber Engineer II, Manufacturing to support our manufacturing and manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Work On

• Front line engineer supporting multiple product lines and operations team

• Manage projects which include new production equipment, process improvements and cost reductions.  Provide guidance to other engineers and technicians. 

• Additional responsibilities include:

  • Supporting overall production line output, including and not limited to preventing/addressing line down concerns, production scrap with RCA and corrective actions, equipment related issues, material supply concerns, and other business interruptions.

  • Coordinate the design, procurement, build and debug of tooling, machinery and test equipment.

  • Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput through the use of Lean manufacturing concepts

  • Conduct Process FMEAs and Process Validations

• Individual should:

  • Be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction

  • Have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills

  • Work effectively with cross-functional teams

  • 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, equipment and tools

  • 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering or a related field or equivalent

• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience. Prior manufacturing engineering experience is required.

• Experience in highly regulated field, preferably medical device manufacturing.

• Understanding and use of process monitoring and statistical analysis tools.

• Proficiency in medical device scrap dissections, preferably catheters.

• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment, including equipment specifications and IQs. Preferred knowledge of Equipment reliability, PM, Calibration.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills.

• Demonstrated leadership capability in team settings.

• Ability to work within a team and independently in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with CAD systems, designing and implementing fixtures.

• Understanding of mechanical reasoning, physics, electronics, metal working and plastics

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment

• Experience working with document control, ERP, and equipment management systems.

• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma concepts.

• Experience working closely with Quality Engineers in determining rejects based on inspection criteria and test methods.

• Demonstrated use of DOE and Gauge R&R.

• Experience with Process Characterization, OQ, PQ, PPQ.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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.

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The base pay for this position is $65,900.00 – $131,900.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.