Manufacturing Process Engineer

The Opportunity

This position works out of our distribution site in Temecula, CA location in the Abbott Vascular Devices division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

The successful candidate will be an engineering professional who applies scientific knowledge, engineering knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to complete basic engineering assignments related to a specific technical field or discipline. Must demonstrate skill in project management, technical/design, problem solving and innovation. Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. This person must engage with operations to help drive the success of the department. This person must also have a customer service mentality and exceptional communication skills (written and verbal). Works under supervision of more experienced engineers who review results for overall accuracy, completeness, and soundness of technical judgment.

What You'll Work On

• Calculates and organizes all data for complex process flow sheets including instrumentation and control considerations.
• Models processes and units operations.
• Ensures proper sequence of operation and prepares specifications and operating instructions for processing equipment.
• Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over such variables as temperature, density, pressure and viscosity.
• Services, troubleshoots, and solves engineering problems with processes or equipment already in operation.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• May be responsible for corrective and preventive actions and investigation management.
• Plans and conducts small-sized assigned projects within engineering specialty requiring conventional types of plans, investigations, and/or equipment.
• Implements plans; initiates execution of own work plan; monitors executions for adherence to plan.
• Facilitates the definition of a project scope with clients.
• Converts goals to tasks and steps; plans own work and manages several, often concurrent, tasks to meet or exceed expectations (cost, quality, time).
• Participates in basic economic analysis and feasibility studies related to project alternatives under guidance.
• Stays current with the changing technical and competitive environment as it relates to the business.
• Participates and/or assists other engineers in the design of products/processes/equipment/systems/facilities by applying standard engineering theories, concepts, and techniques within the discipline.
• Investigates, conducts tests or experiments, gathers data, performs preliminary analysis, and reports findings.
• Creates/modifies designs for basic problems; reviews existing layouts and standards and creates a proposed design.
• Interprets problems and recommends solutions by applying standard engineering principles and methodologies.
• Improves methods/designs/processes; recognizes and implements good ideas/innovations/cost reductions.
• Assists in the training of personnel required for the operation of facilities/equipment.
• Prepares written communication and conveys information effectively through formal and informal documents.
• Establishes networks; follows through on project goals and shares resources, knowledge, and accountability.
• Builds relationships and initiates open, honest relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Identifies ways to increase customer satisfaction.
• Complies with all regulations and standards for Quality, Environment, Health, Safety and Energy (EHS&E) Global Policies, Abbott Engineering Standards, and other governance areas as applicable.
• Ensures quality and effectiveness of assigned tasks; identifies areas of risk with respect to compliance.
• Coordinates with technical support personnel to conduct prototype or experimental runs of products or processes.
• Performs tasks such as writing Requests for Capital Expenditures (RCEs), safety/quality checklists, scope documents, etc.
• Assists in the development and execution of validation protocols.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree (± 16 years) Engineering, Science, or closely related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Experience/Background: 0-3 years relevant engineering experience. Demonstrated experience with CAD systems. Basic understanding of mechanical reasoning, physics, electronics, metal working and plastics. Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model 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 communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. Ability to travel approximately 5%, including internationally.