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Abbott · 1 week ago

Process Engineer-Molding and Packaging

Des Plaines, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$68K/yr - $136K/yr

3+ years exp

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Process Engineer – Injection Molding and Packaging will be responsible for engineering projects related to molding and packaging, focusing on process design, development, and continuous improvement to enhance productivity and product quality.

BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for molding and packaging processes to ensure smooth production and drive continuous improvement

Collaborate with suppliers to maintain a reliable supply of molded and packaged parts, performing capacity analysis for molds, presses, packaging machinery, and assembly automation

Apply data-driven methodologies, including Design of Experiment (DOE) tools and Scientific/Decoupled Molding principles, to establish and enhance robust process windows for molding and packaging operations

Partner with suppliers to ensure effective process validation, design for manufacturing, material selection, and process development for both molding and packaging components

Drive Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and oversee mold and packaging equipment development to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements

Act as the project engineer for mold and packaging design reviews and development, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with project goals

Build, test, and evaluate mold prototypes and packaging solutions to ensure functionality and quality

Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, protocols, and validation reports

Lead new mold and packaging system testing, material trials, engineering changes, and design validations to meet quality standards

Create and execute packaging and labeling qualification study protocols in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Participate in cross-functional efforts to investigate and resolve quality issues related to molding and packaging processes

Utilize advanced CAD software, such as SOLIDWORKS, to design and refine molded and packaged components

Support reviews and updates of packaging material specifications, associated drawings, and manufacturing procedures

Perform change impact assessments and ensure seamless implementation of process updates, contributing to projects such as Supplier Change Notices, Gross Margin Improvements, and New Product Introductions

Qualification

Injection MoldingPackaging EngineeringProcess ValidationSolidWorksFDA QSR KnowledgeISO RequirementsGeometric DimensioningStatistical SoftwareData Analysis TechniquesQuality PrinciplesTechnical DocumentationCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

3-5 years of technical work experience in the plastic injection and packaging industry, preferably in the medical device

Preferred

Knowledge of FDA QSR's and ISO requirements preferred

Experience with GDT (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), quality measurement technique and use of SolidWorks

Experience with process validation, six-sigma root cause analysis and statistical software such as Minitab or JMP preferred

RJG Master Molder Certification is preferred

Knowledge of mold design fundamentals, molding process development, plastic resin behavior and required tooling/equipment

Have solid technical background and understanding of engineering and quality principles and procedures, e.g. DoE, root cause analysis, data analysis techniques, etc

Have knowledge of primary, secondary, and higher level packaging systems and materials

Have knowledge of flexible packaging materials and laminates for roll form or pouch designs, rigid packaging containers like corrugated or cardboard boxes, understanding of temperature controlled product shipping and packaging designs

Have knowledge with ASTM, ISTA standards for shipping validations and packaging material testing