SENIOR MANAGER MOLDING OPERATIONS

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott's Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

Our location in San Diego, CA currently has an opportunity for a Senior Manager Molding Operations

The Senior Manager Molding Operations will be responsible for design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of plastic molded plastic parts for the Business Unit.

Serves as both a technical expert, manager and as a project engineer within the department. Responsible for the molding activities to attain strategic engineering objectives for the Business Unit.

Ensures compliance with safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.

Works regularly with R&D, operations, supply chain, quality and suppliers. Performs capacity analysis for molds, injection molding machines and makes recommendations for future investment.

Managing measurement system analysis, design control and executing equipment selection, process development, validation, FMEA and Design of Experiments (DOEs).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with R&D in early phase design and recommend solutions for sustainable manufacturing at plastic suppliers. This includes material selection, mold designs, mold output, and ongoing operations.
• Work with suppliers to develop robust molding process windows by applying Scientific / Decoupled Molding methodologies utilizing design of experiment (DOE) tools and software.
• Develop the relationship between molding key process input variables (KPIVs) and key process output variables (KPOVs) for plastic components throughout the value stream.
• Work with suppliers to specify critical molding cell equipment from mold, molding machines, end of arm tooling, machine side automation, assembly operations, etc.
• Oversee engineers during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at equipment manufacturers for acceptance perAbbott equipment URS and mold build standards.
• Work closely with molding suppliers to ensure reliable supply of parts. Perform capacity analysis for molds, presses and assembly automation and make recommendations for future investment.
• Provide technical process support to other engineers within the group and mentor and develop junior associates.
• Oversee the writing of specifications; design verification / validation (IQ, OQ and PQ) protocols and reports.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve molding issues.
• Apply knowledge of SOLIDWORKS CAD design software and the ability to develop sophisticated 3D models and flow modeling.
• Apply process design and development expertise along with knowledge of tooling / automation design and procurement / qualification of new molds.
• Read, challenge, develop and maintain a working knowledge of Quality Procedures and Work Instructions
• Exercises authority and judgment within defined limits to determine appropriate action.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or technical discipline such as Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering.
• 5-10 years of technical work experience in the plastic injection and blow molding industry.
• Knowledge of mold design fundamentals, molding process development, plastic resin behavior and required tooling / equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• 5-10 years of technical work experience in the plastic injection and blow molding industry. preferably in the medical device industry.
• Knowledge of FDA QSR's and ISO requirements preferred.
• AIM Institute or equivalent certificate preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer :

• 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 communities.

Learn 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.

The base pay for this position is $144,100.00 - $288,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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