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At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position Senior Manager Tooling Engineer works on site daily of our San Diego CA location in the Infectious Diseases Division. Were empowering smarter medical and economic decision-making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day more than 10 million tests are run on Abbotts diagnostics instruments providing lab results for millions of people.
If hired youll manages the planning and completion of injection molding engineering projects including the design and development of consumables molding and packaging processes labeling processes documentation tooling and fixtures to enhance productivity and product quality.
What Youll Work On
Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure process development and manufacturing systems are in place to meet business objectives
Develop formal project plans to include the proposed technical approach budget and key milestone completion dates for all assigned projects
Work cross-functionally with Finance R&D Quality Clinical Regulatory and other departments as needed to ensure effective new product transitions into production
Work with Production and Continuous Improvement functions to develop effective manufacturing processes capable of meeting quality cost and supply chain objectives
Prepare high level technical reports analysis recommendations and presentations reflecting the status and results of projects
Develop implement train and monitor effectiveness of engineering systems and procedures to ensure compliance to FDA GMP and all other applicable agency regulations
Anticipate and resolve highest level issues and conflicts that could impact operations success
Ensure a safe work environment consistent with OSHA requirements and Abbott policies
Prepare departmental budgets and control expenditures to stay within spending limits.
May participate in New Business Development activities as they present themselves
Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
Support all Company initiatives as identified by 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.
Required Qualifications
Progressive experience in leadership positions in manufacturing or process development engineering.
Bachelors Degree in engineering an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum 12 years or more of experience in a similar role.
Significant technical experience and high level of problem-solving aptitude.
Significant experience leading and implementing major engineering programs.
Significant experience in identifying and driving operational change and excellence
Knowledge of GMP ISO regulations
Prior experience in medical device manufacturing.
Multi-tasks prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
Strong organizational planning and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable.
Ability to travel including internationally up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record in tooling development with US & OUS suppliers tooling material selection resin selection and qualification high volume manufacturing for medical devices.
Experienced in process development for injection molding processes.
Subject matter expert in scientific molding processes and practices.
Experienced with automated molding processes and industry 4.0 technologies. Experienced with working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred.
Deep knowledge of plastics plastics injection molding and injection mold construction for high volume manufacturing.
Extensive knowledge of scientific molding techniques DOE and root cause analysis.
Hands-on experience with Moldflow and other injection molding simulation software.
Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing six sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong supplier and vendor management.
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The base pay for this position is
$146700.00 $293300.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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