Manufacturing Engineer I

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer I

Location: Temecula, CA 92591

Duration: 12 months

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Shift: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM 

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer I will utilize engineering knowledge and technical skills to support manufacturing operations and business objectives. This role requires proactive problem-solving, technical leadership, and collaboration across teams to address manufacturing challenges, improve processes, and support production efficiency.

The engineer will be responsible for leading and executing manufacturing engineering tasks, identifying root causes of issues, and implementing effective solutions. Success in this role requires analytical thinking, strong troubleshooting abilities, and the capability to work on projects involving multiple interrelated elements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and improve manufacturing processes and operations.
• Lead and take ownership of manufacturing engineering projects and technical tasks.
• Analyze complex manufacturing issues and recommend solutions.
• Anticipate potential problems and identify key technical concerns proactively.
• Apply creative problem-solving approaches when established precedents do not exist.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Utilize DMAIC and CAPA methodologies for troubleshooting and process improvement.
• Assess the impact of engineering changes on related systems and manufacturing operations.
• Develop, verify, and validate engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with peers and mentors through technical reviews and project discussions.
• Participate in verification and validation activities to ensure solution effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent

Required Skills

• Manufacturing engineering fundamentals
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Process improvement methodologies
• DMAIC and CAPA knowledge (preferred)
• Technical problem-solving abilities
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Verification and validation practices

Experience

• 0-3 years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Recent graduates with applicable engineering coursework and project experience are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with quality and corrective action processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing systems and process optimization techniques.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.