Senior Component Process Engineer

Company: Abbott Laboratories
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Senior Component Process Engineer page is loaded Senior Component Process Engineer Apply locations United States - California - Sylmar time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id 31062281 Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
• 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. The OpportunityAs a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.This position works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management division.We are seeking a high caliber, motivated, self-driven Senior Component Process Engineer who will drives improvement and corrective action in the quality of components sourced from outside suppliers. Provides technical support in the selection of suppliers, acceptance criteria for materials and component qualification at the supplier. Provides technical support to drive supplier corrective action, manufacturing yield issues and field failures. Project focused, specifically on cost and risk reductions. Component Engineer role is integral to new supplier/component development.What You'll Work On
  • In support of division efforts, work with design engineers and suppliers to optimize design drawings and supplier manufacturing processes so that high quality parts are consistently delivered.
  • Provide engineering oversight, support and consultancy to suppliers on process validations, design for manufacture (DFM), material selection, and process development.
  • Identify and prioritize parts (components and assemblies) requiring supplier development activities. Review, understand and incorporate technical design risk assessments into the part evaluation process.
  • Lead the technical aspects of Problem Solving, Failure Analysis, and Corrective and Preventative Actions with suppliers. Promote a culture of structured problem solving with suppliers.
  • Monitor and control the progress of supplier engineering projects to ensure sound application of engineering principles are used and design intent is being followed. Assist Supplier Quality Engineering and suppliers to develop Component Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (CFMEA). Responsible for filing the completed documents. Assist suppliers in developing final test requirements to ensure products meet specifications.
  • Work with the Incoming Quality Control department to evaluate parts and resolve issues.
  • Provide technical support to product cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Escalate potential supplier manufacturing and compliance issues.
  • Provide technical support in failure analysis, re-design and drawing updates for discrepant production components, assemblies and field returns.
  • Travel to supplier sites as necessary.
  • Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Has a broad knowledge of technical alternatives and an understanding of their impact on the systems environment.
  • Establishes and cultivates an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments.
  • Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance and work direction, and offering counsel.
  • May lead a project team. Participates in determining goals and objectives for projects. Influences middle management on technical or business solutions.
  • Exercises judgment in selecting innovative, practical methods to achieve problem resolution.
  • Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
  • Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
  • Wide application of technical principles, practices, and procedures.
  • Strong understanding of business unit function and cross group dependencies/relationships.
  • Will perform this job in a quality system environment. Failure to adequately perform tasks can result in noncompliance with governmental regulations.
  • Drives production document changes, validation processes, and training as where required to implement into production. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING
    • Bachelors Degree Engineering preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience
    • Masters Degree Preferred
    • Minimum 6 years
    • Related work experience with a strong understanding of specified functional area. Experience with manufacturing processes, including machining, extrusion, molding, welding. Experience with GDT (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), quality measurement technique and use of SolidWorks. Experience with process validation, 6- sigma root cause analysis and statistical software such as Minitab or JMP preferred.WHAT WE OFFERAt Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
      • A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Manufacturing roles only)
      • Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Manufacturing roles only)
      • Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
      • Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
      • Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
      • Paid time off
      • 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
      • The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesLearn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is$82,100.00 - $164,100.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY:Operations QualityDIVISION:CRM Cardiac Rhythm ManagementLOCATION:United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View CourtADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Similar Jobs (1) Sr. Data Analyst locations United States - California - Sylmar time type Full time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago About Us Abbott - is about the power of health. For more than 125 years, - Abbott - has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of - Abbott - come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges.We invite you to explore opportunities at - Abbott , to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, - Abbott - welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.Follow Us:Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter
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