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Abbott Laboratories

Senior Manager Molding Operations

Abbott Laboratories, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


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 the design, development, implementation, and ongoing support of plastic molded parts for the Business Unit. This role serves as both a technical expert and manager within the department. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system. The manager will work regularly with R&D, operations, supply chain, quality, and suppliers, and will perform capacity analysis for molds and injection molding machines, making recommendations for future investments.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner with R&D in early phase design and recommend solutions for sustainable manufacturing at plastic suppliers, including material selection, mold designs, 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.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 per Abbott equipment URS and mold build standards.Ensure reliable supply of parts by working closely with molding suppliers and performing capacity analysis for molds and assembly automation.Provide technical process support to other engineers and mentor 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 to develop sophisticated 3D models and flow modeling.Apply process design expertise along with knowledge of tooling/automation design and procurement/qualification of new molds.Maintain a working knowledge of Quality Procedures and Work Instructions.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

RequiredBachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or technical discipline such as Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or 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.aspxFollow 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.

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