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Project Manager, Molding

AbbVie


Job Location:

Heredia - Costa Rica

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 17 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position applies advanced professional knowledge of the Business Project Management area to execute and oversee end to end molding projects using established methods and tools delivering reliable high quality outcomes.

To lead injection molding related projects including new molds mold transfers mold modifications and mold duplications. The role may also lead other types of projects based on business needs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Develop and maintain project plans timelines milestones budgets resource requirements risk assessments and acceptance criteria.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities involving Engineering Quality Manufacturing Product Development Procurement PDS&T and external suppliers.
  • Monitor project progress deliverables dependencies and critical-path activities to ensure timely execution.
  • Identify communicate and escalate technical risks schedule delays resource constraints and issues that may affect product launches or supply continuity. Lead project reviews and maintain clear visibility of project status risks and recovery plans.
  • Assess suppliers technical capabilities to design build maintain and operate injection molds for medical device components.
  • Identify suppliers documentation and technical gaps and establish action plans to close them.
  • Develop and execute mold testing and qualification plans from initial sampling and process development through formal qualification runs.
  • To liaise with the suppliers in technical troubleshooting and corrective actions related to mold performance dimensional variation cosmetic defects and process instability.
  • Develop the technical qualification and validation strategy in collaboration with the internal/external parties and in accordance with the applicable quality system procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate Installation Qualification (IQ) Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ) as applicable to the approved validation strategy and scope.
  • Ensure qualification results meet approved acceptance criteria and that deviations are appropriately investigated and resolved.
  • Coordinate root cause investigations and corrective action plans for issues identified during mold development and qualification.

Qualifications :

  • Materials or Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering Degree Master Degree
  • Diploma Project Management: CAPM or PMP or PRINCE2
  • 6-10 years of experience in molding projects (NPI Improvements Transfers).
  • B2 / C1 English Level
  • Technical drawings blueprints solid objects software tools 2D 3D (such as AutoCAD)
  • CPK (Process Capability Index); statistical tools for quality control to meet design specifications.
  • Project Management Certification (CAPM PMP Prince)
  • Medical devices companies (ISO13485 FDA CFR 820)

Additional Information :

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time


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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuro ... View more

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