Materials Engineering Lead

at  Abbott Laboratories

At Abbott, you will play a crucial role to help people live more fully at all stages of their lives. Abbott is a global healthcare leader, and our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritional products and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues have a daily impact on the life of people in more than 160 countries.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum NFQ Level 8 Qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of experience in Materials Planning within a manufacturing environment; GxP experience preferred.
• Proficiency in working with materials/components, including electrical, molded, or mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience in resolving technical challenges on high-volume automation lines.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as 6M, Ishikawa, DMAIC, and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Identify root causes of component-related manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Develop Design of Experiments (DOEs), conduct testing, analyze data, and report findings for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform empirical and experimental analyses to inform decision-making based on data insights.
• Collaborate with site operations to resolve material-related challenges and meet site goals.
• Support validation activities related to material changes and R&D material trials, providing constructive feedback.
• Monitor the performance of parts and implement actions to enhance performance.
• Evaluate proposed changes and alternative components/designs for efficacy and efficiency.
• Assist in resolving Quality Incidents and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Capture materials-related learnings from initial production lines to inform future processes.
• Apply LEAN methodologies to drive operational excellence throughout the organization.
• Contribute to the delivery of site-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and maintain visual dashboards for reporting.
• Engage in cross-functional activities to promote continual improvement, safety, and compliance.
• Analyze complex processes and problems, identifying areas for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Use data analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improvements while ensuring compliance with industry standards and global regulations.
• Propose and support new methods or materials to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Provide technical support to fellow engineers and mentor junior associates within the team.
• Assist relevant site teams with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Agile-related work.
• Cultivate a strong understanding of Abbott Quality Policy and Procedures.