Associate Manufacturing Engineer

About the Role

Seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer for Abbott's Vascular Division in Westford, MA. This role focuses on designing and developing manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet production schedules, enhance productivity, and improve product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.
• Evaluate production equipment.
• Provide production support and process validation.
• Interface with vendors for incoming components.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Utilize tools like Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, and SPC to improve processes.
• Understand manufacturing concepts such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, and Visual Workplace to improve quality, labor efficiency, and throughput.
• Perform protocol and report writing.
• Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation.
• Work with cross-functional teams as required.
• Develop and implement process improvements.
• Resolve and/or facilitate resolution of problems, including identifying root causes to prevent re-occurrence.
• Support Company initiatives as identified by management, in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (± 16 years) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience: 0-3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with CAD systems.
• Basic understanding of mechanical reasoning, physics, electronics, metalworking, and plastics.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model is preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally.