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Manufacturing Process Engineer

Abbott

Illinois

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Business Case, Career Development, Communication Skills, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Cost Modeling, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Decision Support, Diversity, EEO Regulations, Engineering Management, English Law, Facebook, GPS (Global Positioning System), Health Plan, Healthcare, International Health, Keyboards, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Equipment, Medical Products, Negotiation Skills, Operational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Product Costing, Product Design, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Requirements Document (PRD), Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Retirement Plan, Simulation, Statement of Work (SOW), Strategic Analysis, Supply Chain, Tuition Reimbursement, Twitter, Value Engineering, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Illinois
POSTED
2 days ago
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:

Job Description

Working at Abbott

At 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.

  • 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.

The Opportunity

The Manufacturing Process Engineer will drive cost-effective manufacturing strategies by analyzing production processes, supply chain inputs, and product designs to identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency. This role partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Suppliers to evaluate manufacturing alternatives, develop business cases, and support data-driven decisions that optimize product cost, quality, and delivery performance throughout the product lifecycle.

What You’ll Work On

  • Build, maintain, and refine cost models and simulations to support design decisions
  • Provide data-driven insights and design alternatives to engineering teams
  • Assist in identifying cost-reduction opportunities through modeling, benchmarking, and analysis
  • Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to gather inputs for model development
  • Document, present, and communicate findings to support stakeholder decision-making
  • Support Cost Forensic activities, including value engineering, benchmarking, supplier workshops, negotiations, and Statements of Work
  • Track and report basic performance metrics related to cost modeling initiatives

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience (internships or co-ops applicable)
  • Experience with Automated - Assembly, Manufacturing or Packaging processes.
  • Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills
  • Basic project management and communication capabilities
  • Ability to work effectively under the direction of senior engineers or project leads

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience developing and managing RFPs, technical specifications, and requirements documentation.
  • Experience developing and managing Engineering Services Statements of Work
  • Exposure to cost modeling, value engineering, or cost analysis methodologies
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, manufacturing)
  • Familiarity with data analysis or simulation tools
  • Interest in supplier cost analysis, benchmarking, or negotiations
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. 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

$61,300.00 – $122,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Product Development

     

DIVISION:

GPS Global Purchasing Services

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP52

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT 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

About the Company

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Abbott

At Abbott, we are enthusiastic, energetic and committed to doing great work every day. Our employees are passionate about helping to translate science into lasting contributions to health care and the health of people worldwide. At the heart of our organization is our "Promise for Life"—a statement that embodies our company's commitment to employees, shareholders, local communities and the people who depend on our company and products to live healthier lives.

Vital to our promise is the speed in which we act, respond and deliver. As Abbott employees, we are ready to meet change and challenges head-on. As a result, we are a company that adapts quickly, and through our passion for innovation we are able to continually create a pipeline of products that help improve the length and quality of life around the world.

We are proud of our rich, more than 120-year history. We continue to be driven to advance leading-edge science and technologies, support diversity, focus on exceptional performance and earn the trust of those we serve.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1910
WEBSITE
http://www.abbott.com/

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