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Job Description
Manufacturing Process Engineer - Moulding
Abbott is a global healthcare leader with a portfolio of life-changing technologies spanning diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Process Engineer - Moulding to join our global Division Engineering team, working with our c GMP manufacturing sites and suppliers/partners in Ireland and across Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of medical moulded plastic parts for Core Lab (Abbott Diagnostics)
- Serves as a subject matter expert in the field of moulding and manufacturing process within the regional engineering team
- Supports multiple projects and initiatives, including new product launches, scale up, on-market, and end of life management
- Manages implementation and oversight of measurement system analysis, design control, and executing equipment selection, process development, validation, FMEA, and Design of Experiments (DOEs)
Requirements:
- Third-level qualification (Diploma or Degree) in a technical discipline such as Plastics/Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, etc.
- Over 4 years equivalent experience in the plastic injection moulding, ideally in the medical device/Pharma industry
- Experience in injection moulding manufacturing in a high volume and highly regulated environment in the pharma/medical device industry
- Knowledge of mould making and design fundamentals, moulding process development, plastic resin behaviour, and required tooling/equipment
- Project execution experience, in a regulated, med device or pharma capacity
- Data analytics and statistical analysis capability
- Knowledge of FDA QSR's and ISO requirements preferred
Key Skills:
- Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
- Effective project management
- Proven troubleshooting skills along with validation experience
- Excellent communication / interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic and energetic with the ability to integrate quickly into a team environment
- Demonstrated flexible and innovative approach to work