Manufacturing Engineer III

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• 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.

• Daily support to the manufacturing activities in order to to meet established goals for safety, quality, cost and production.

• Monitors and analyzes data related to key performance indicators such as yield, nonconforming material or leadtime. If indicators show an adverse trend, works with the functional team to plan and implement appropiate changes. Understands product cost components and its interactions, (direct & indirect material costs, MUV, labor, overhead). Uses product cost knowledge to identify risks and opportunities.

• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating calibration, maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service when needed.

• Performs installation/validation activities for new or existent production lines, meeting regulatory requirements. That includes equipments, process, product and test method validations.

• Identifies, selects, and purchases equipment/fixtures according to production requirements, due to obsolescence, redundancy or line capacity expansion.

• Leads or supports CAPA investigation processes, or exception documents such as complaints investigations.

• Leads or support continuous improvement projects for any of the main key areas: safety, quality and production.

• Maintains MP's current and compliant to regulations. Ensures practices at the manufacturing floor adhere to them. • Supports DL's & IDL's training process.

• Participates with external cross functional teams(ie, RA, R&D, QA) representing the ME function.

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM careers (required).
• 4 years of experience on similar roles (manufacturing/process).
• Experience leading validation plans for medical industry products and processes and leading root cause problem solving methodologies.
• Statistical techniques knowledge (DOE, SPC) is required.
• Familiar with Lean manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of FDA, ISO and GMP guidelines.
• Computer software knowledge (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point).
• Willing to travel.
• Fully bilingual (English / Spanish) required.

• 1-3 years of experience on medical device industry desired.
• Performance management.

• Administrative Shift (Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm).
• Available to work 100% on site.

Abbott