Development Process Engineer

Title: Development Process Engineer

Location: Plymouth, MN

Duration: 3+ Months

100% Onsite

Shift Time: 8am to 4pm

Job Summary:

Abbott is seeking a Process Development Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Plymouth, MN facility. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving innovation, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring product quality in a regulated industry.

As a Process Development Engineer I, you will play a critical role in the development, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes. Your work will directly impact product quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Process Development & Implementation:
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Specify, acquire, and validate new equipment to support production and process improvements.
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis:
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes of process issues.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Data-Driven Improvements:
• Design and execute experiments (DOE), analyze data, and present findings to cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Create and maintain technical documentation including SOPs, risk assessments, validation protocols, and safety instructions.
• Ensure all processes comply with internal quality systems and external regulatory requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to support product development and scale-up.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to technicians and junior engineers.
• Innovation & Technical Leadership:
• Evaluate and recommend new materials, tools, and technologies to improve manufacturing capabilities.
• Support tooling development and process validation for new and existing products.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or related field) with 0-2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in technical writing and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, automation, and process control.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the medical device industry, particularly with catheter manufacturing or similar regulated environments.
• Familiarity with GMP, ISO 13485, and FDA regulations.
• Hands-on experience with process validation, DOE, and statistical analysis.

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.