Job Description

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

HAVE YOU EVER DREAM OF MAKING AN IMPACT ON THE WORLD?

How? Become a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer at Abbott Puerto Rico.

As Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer you will perform a variety of engineering assignments to meet quality standards in the most cost efficient manner. May supervise and provide technical assistance to exempt and non-exempt personnel. Will work closely with Manufacturing, engineering and quality departments and have responsibility for products from initial concept progressing to design and development and continuing through production. In addition responsible of manufacturing processes improvements in conjunction with headquarters as required. Coordinate with internal/external customers the development and implementation of improvement projects. Manage projects to meet operating expectations and completion within authorized budgets and schedule constraints.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

* Lead new product introductions per schedule and ensure a smooth transition into manufacturing while meeting established operational, quality, cost, service and safety metrics.
* Conduct equipment and process validation on internally designed and constructed automated manufacturing equipments.
* Use continuous improvement methods to identify and implement product and process improvements projects in manufacturing to make products and process more capable and predictable to while achieving improvements in quality, cost, service and safety.
* Coordinate and communicate assigned projects and their status with the appropriate personnel and departments. Establish realistic plans and set short term and long term goals. Develop contingency plans.
* Perform benchmarking, to identify best suitable technologies and systems for equipment, tools and fixtures for new or existing product or process changes. Responsible for capital expenditure request writing, technical documentation and training.
* Develop and implement processes for pilot production and scale up program.
* Reduce product risk and costs by developing new equipment/processes.
* Provide tactical direction to other engineers and technicians.
* Accountable for the direct supervision of engineers and/or engineering technicians & their professional development. Accountable for projects cost and financial analysis.
* Ensure compliance with all Abbott procedures and all applicable regulatory agency requirements.
* Lead new product introductions per schedule and ensure a smooth transition into manufacturing while meeting established operational, quality, cost, service and safety metrics.

CANT WAIT TO GET STARTED?

To be successful in this role, you will require the following qualifications:

* Bachelor degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial preferred). EIT or PE license is a plus.
* 5+ years of experience in similar role.
* Knowledge of FDA, GMP, and ISO guidelines is required.
* Strong statistical techniques knowledge (DOE, SPC) is required.
* Strong computer software knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point).
* Bilingual. Effective communication and presentation skills both in Spanish and English are required.
* Willing to travel and work under pressure.

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION:

Puerto Rico > Caguas : West Industrial Park Calle B, Lote 20

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

Puerto Rico > Arecibo : Santana Industrial Park Interior Lot A, Road 2, Km 67.5

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday), Work in a clean room environment

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf