Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

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This position works out of our Houston, TX location in the Abbott Vascular Devices division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.

As the Specialist in the Manufacturing Process Development sub-Function, you will be a highly experienced and knowledgeable resource within the organization in designing and developing manufacturing processes for life sciences products, taking into consideration problems inherent in the transfer of technology from research to manufacturing. Such design and development may include new or revised processes.

Develops procedures for the economical mass production in cooperation with pilot-plant and production departments. Conducts tests and measurements throughout stages of production to determine control over applicable variables. Services, troubleshoots and solves production process problems with processes or equipment already in operation. Requires understanding of compliance, pharmaceutical, pharmacological, biological, biochemical, medical, patent and commercial factors.

May make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials. Lead equipment and manufacturing process qualification activities, including development and execution of Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols in support of medical device manufacturing operations. Develop, execute, and maintain process validation documentation, including Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Characterization studies, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Test Method Validation (TMV) documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and robust process performance.

Drive Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives through data-driven problem solving, root cause investigations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions to improve yield, reduce scrap, and increase operational efficiency. Utilize statistical analysis and process control methodologies to optimize manufacturing processes, establish process capability, monitor performance metrics, and support CAPA activities.

Partner with cross-functional teams including Quality, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Manufacturing Operations, and Supply Chain to support new product introductions, product transfers, process validations, and manufacturing excellence initiatives within FDA-regulated environments. Support development and implementation of process controls, validation strategies, and risk mitigation plans to ensure compliant, scalable, and sustainable manufacturing processes.