Manufacturing Engineer II

Title: Manufacturing Engineer II

Location: Westbrook, ME

Duration: 4 Months

100% Onsite

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support and lead technical manufacturing initiatives within a dynamic production environment. The ideal candidate will leverage strong engineering knowledge and understanding of manufacturing operations to proactively lead complex technical tasks, improve processes, and support business objectives.

This role requires the ability to anticipate issues, recommend innovative solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex manufacturing engineering projects and technical tasks involving multiple coordinated elements.
• Apply engineering expertise to improve manufacturing processes, productivity, and product quality.
• Analyze production challenges and proactively identify potential issues before they impact operations.
• Develop and implement innovative methods, tools, and approaches to optimize manufacturing performance.
• Evaluate the impact of engineering changes on other system components and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical leadership and direction within a specific manufacturing discipline.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and operations.
• Participate in peer reviews of project plans, technical approaches, and validation activities.
• Support verification and validation processes for new manufacturing solutions.
• Ensure alignment of engineering activities with company business objectives and manufacturing goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BE) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a related technical role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, engineering processes, and production systems.
• Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop creative solutions.
• Experience with process improvement, troubleshooting, and technical validation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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.