Principal Molding Engineer
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Lake Forest, CA - USA
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Job Summary
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and 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.
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
What Youll Work On
- Manage multiple molding and manufacturing projects including schedules budgets and deliverables
- Develop cost estimates for capital equipment and project expenses
- Collaborate with suppliers to meet quality cost and performance objectives
- Lead mold design equipment selection and full validation of molding systems including FAT
- Drive Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) to improve efficiency and product quality
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and support supplier transitions
- Oversee process development validation activities FMEA and Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions for delays or cost overruns
- Support capacity planning and analyze manufacturing needs for future investment decisions
- Mentor team members and ensure compliance with quality systems procedures and standards
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or technical disciplining desired or equivalent experience plus demonstrated competence.
- 5 years technical work experience with 3 years of plastic injection and/or blow molding design and process support experience preferably in the medical device industry.
- Knowledge of plastics processes resins tooling required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering in a technical discipline such as Plastics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering etc.
- Knowledge of mold making and design fundamentals molding process development plastic resin behavior and required tooling/equipment.
- 5 years technical work experience with 3 years of plastic injection and/or blow molding design and process support experience
- Knowledge of plastics processes resins tooling required.
- 8 years of experience in a molding engineering position preferably in the diagnostics or medical device industry.
- Knowledge of FDA QSRs and ISO requirements preferred.
- Knowledge of PFMEA and DFMEA.
- Knowledge of Abbotts internal Design Plan process.
- Working knowledge of MS Office products including MS Word and advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint capability.
- Must have proven ability to participate in team atmosphere exhibit and create a sense of urgency and maintain effective working relationships with peers customers and vendors.
* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$99300.00 $198700.00In 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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