Development Process Engineer

Title: Development Process Engineer

Location: Little Canada MN

Duration: 12 Months

Responsibilities:

• Experience: 5+yrs experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model work within a team, individual contributor, multitasks, ability to prioritize, strong written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, results driven
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Technical Field, an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Establish processes based on product specifications, evaluate process and design alternatives based on Design for Manufacturability principles, understand principles of Cost of Goods Sold, manage program compliance with Quality Control requirements (i.e. Design Control, Process validation etc.).
• Understand IP issues relative to processes being developed, maintain knowledge of new developments in manufacturing and design technologies, understand work environment issues (i.e. OSHA regulations, etc.).
• Support all Divisional initiatives as identified by divisional management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Run design of experiments (DOE) studies to characterize processes to improve yield and efficiency Coach, mentor, and provide guidance to technicians, trainers, and operators Manage projects which include new production equipment, process development/improvements and cost reductions while supporting new product introductions
• Conduct equipment qualifications and process validations Improve product quality, labor efficiency, and throughput through the use of Lean manufacturing concepts and root cause investigation tools (e.g. DMAIC) Coordinate the design, procurement, build, and debug of tooling, machinery, and test equipment.
• Work cross functionally with R&D, Finance, Quality and Operations to define process inputs and outputs Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline 5+ years manufacturing engineering experience in medical device or related industry, including working on and documenting process improvement initiatives
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
• Previous experience working in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail Individual should be innovative, resourceful, and work with minimal direction Individual should have excellent organization, problem solving, communication, and team leadership skills
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications: Medical device experience Previous close interface with R&D preferred Previous delivery system experience in design and driving yield improvements, reducing cost, while increasing capacity Lean 6 Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

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.