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Abiomed · 4 days ago
Supplier Process Engineer II, Plastics
Danvers, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Act as the primary technical point of contact with suppliers who provide custom injection molded or extrusion components and/or multi-component sub-assemblies
Lead efforts at suppliers to drive them for continuous improvement activities leading to yield and quality improvements using data driven approach and Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Drive suppliers to perform process constraints analysis and develop capacity increase plans based on Abiomed delivery forecasting using a risk-based approach
Engage with design engineers at early stages of development projects to review specifications and drawings; suggest and evaluate different potential manufacturing methods
Utilize project management tools and skills to set milestone targets with suppliers and track and report out on deliverables
Collaborate with internal cross functional teams and suppliers to determine qualification deliverables including: Process Validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), Inspection Reports, Gage R&R, and Process Capability Analysis while offering appropriate support where needed.
Act as a technical partner with internal incoming inspection teams to assess non-conformances and collaborate with suppliers to perform root cause investigations
Support product development projects as a liaison responsible for supplier interactions and deliverables
Perform DFM activities by engaging suppliers early in development cycle to provide feedback for manufacturability improvements in the designs prior to production
Lead and manage supplier change notifications including but not limited to equipment, process or design changes
Collaborate with sourcing and development teams to determine criteria for supplier selection and supplier evaluation for new or second source projects
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on the team
Qualification
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Required
Bachelors or Masters degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, plastics engineering or related disciplines
2+ years experience in professional field, medical device experience preferred
Demonstrated experience designing, improving or supporting manufacturing of injection molded and/or extruded plastics components
Experience with conducting equipment and process validations
Proven knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Basic metrology skills, experience with calipers, gauge pins, vision system/optical comparator
Ability to prioritize & complete tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Analytical softwares like Minitab
Willingness to travel up to 25% within the United States
Preferred
Preferred Knowledge of component assembly processes including gluing, press/snap fits, chemical bonding
Company
Abiomed
Abiomed is a provider of mechanical circulatory support devices and offers a continuum of care to heart failure patients.
1,001-5,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (7)
2022 (16)
2021 (20)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2022-11-01Acquired· by Johnson & Johnson ($16.6B)
2011-12-29Post Ipo Equity· Undisclosed
1987-08-07IPO· nasdaq:ABMD
Leadership Team
Todd Tetreault
Chief Financial Officer
Will Danzinger
Chief Operating Officer
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