Job Description
The Manufacturing Process Engineer - Moulding will bring technical and project engineering expertise to attain engineering objectives for the Abbott Diagnostics Division. The role involves providing end-to-end engineering oversight, technical support and consultancy to suppliers on moulding process development, design for manufacture, material selection, and process validations. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in the field of moulding and manufacturing process, supporting multiple projects and initiatives, and working with operations, supply chain, quality and various suppliers/partners. Key responsibilities include managing implementation and oversight of measurement system analysis, design control and executing equipment selection, process development, validation, FMEA and Design of Experiments (DOEs).
Key qualifications and skills include a third level qualification in a technical discipline, such as Plastics/Polymer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or over 4 years equivalent experience in the plastic injection moulding industry. The ideal candidate will have experience in injection moulding manufacturing in a high volume and highly regulated environment, knowledge of mould making and design fundamentals, moulding process development, plastic resin behaviour and required tooling/equipment, project execution experience, and data analytics and statistical analysis capability. Additional skills include ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment, effective project management, proven troubleshooting skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design, development, implementation and ongoing support of medical moulded plastic parts for Core Lab (Abbott Diagnostics)
* Serve as a subject matter expert in 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
Key Skills:
* Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment
* Effective project management
* Proven troubleshooting skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Key Qualifications:
* Third level qualification in a technical discipline, such as Plastics/Polymer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
* Or over 4 years equivalent experience in the plastic injection moulding industry
Preferred Skills:
* Data analytics and statistical analysis capability
* Knowledge of FDA QSR's and ISO requirements