Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Buffalo Grove
Posted on: April 10, 2021

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.At Abbott, we believe people with diabetes should have the freedom to enjoy active lives. That's why we're focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health more effectively and comfortably, with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We're revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.The incumbent will be key part of the operations engineering team in the process development and startup of production for a next generation product and will be responsible for the ramp-up and continuous improvement of multiple high speed automation lines and support of Business as Usual operations.WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Responsible for the ramp up of high speed automation lines to a production capacity that phases to 60MM units, supporting the PoP development lines through to full scale up volumes within a defined timeline. Plan, implement and manage major engineering projects associated with assembly of finished product including assisting with testing, and commissioning & validation activities, as required.
• The individual will be responsible for the continuous improvement, new SKU introductions, OEE improvement activities, issue resolution, and RCE documentation to support production scale up while working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely ramp up of equipment.
• Functional decision making at the local site reporting to Senior Management on development and oversight on key automation lines for ADC.
• Ensure the project and operations meet quality requirements of all key internal stakeholders including but not limited to internal (ADC) R&D, Regulatory, Quality groups while also being the key contact for TPM operations to ensure adherence to the required ADC policies and procedures. Measures and reports progress against approved timelines.
• Acts as an effective project leader and/or team member in supporting timelines, quality disciplines, decisions, and practices. Provides technical support and knowledge.
• Ensure prompt attention of the Senior Management in areas of risk, which might have an adverse effect project delivery, product and/or safety.
• Based at a TPM (CMO) with links to remote Abbott site. The individual will need to have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with TPM team members and communicate across multiple different time zones. Ability to work with external partners to achieve results.
• Will regularly interact with cross-functional ADC and TPM team members.
• The immediate reporting line will be to offsite remote manager, with onsite ADC team based support. The individual will be required to be self-starting and self-motivated. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING Degree level engineering qualification in Engineering/Manufacturing/Science or equivalent. Minimum 5 years' experience. Experience in project management of new equipment introduction, ramp-up and operation of high speed automation lines in a FMCG or high volume medical device environment. Prior experience with continuous improvement, new product/SKU introductions, OEE improvement, change management, issue resolution and root cause analysis. Experience on working on new custom high speed automation lines prefer, with added experience of bringing complex products to market would be an advantage. Experience with SMT assembly technology is ideal but not required. 3 year's previous experience in a Medical Device or Pharmaceutical environment required. 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 contribution is essential to success
  • Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
  • Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
  • Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
  • The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: Follow 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

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