Abbott · 7 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineering Engineer 1
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$51K/yr - $101K/yr
0+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Manufacturing Engineering Engineer I will implement and sustain Operational Excellence initiatives and projects in all plant functions, focusing on efficiency and productivity improvements.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop manufacturing solutions that support the operations strategic directives through the application of statistical methods and performing mathematical calculations
Analyzes, creates and develops facilities layout to support cycle time reduction and productivity improvements. This includes meeting with suppliers or vendors, staff and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, and presenting project status
Perform capacity analysis for headcount and equipment, as well as maintaining labor standard and headcount/ equipment profiles
Offer technical support to other departments in flow, ergonomics and productivity projects
Apply standard engineering principles and methodologies to interpret problems. Create/modify designs. Draw conclusions and recommend options for solutions
Develops and maintains productivity metrics. Participate on cross-functional teams to support organizational goals
Identifies and eliminates non-value added activities using continuous improvement tools and DMAIC methodology
Develop manufacturing methods, labor and equipment utilization methods and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff, materials and facility utilization. This includes analyzing BOM and routing processes focusing on business strategies
Ensure compliance with all Abbott procedures and all applicable regulatory agency requirements
Understand and comply with applicable Quality and EHS Policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field
0-2 years of related experience
Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior
Ability to work independently and in groups
Ability to work cross functionally
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, critical thinking and ability or aptitude to use various types of databases and another computers software
Proficiency in PC based tools such as MS Office (Excel, Word, Project and Power Point), AutoCad and general web-based applications
Preferred
Lean Manufacturing and/or Project Management certified are a plus
Benefits
Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
The Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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