Industrial Process Improvement Specialist
hace 18 horas
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that creates innovative solutions to improve people's health. With a strong commitment to anticipating changes in medical science and technology, we're always looking towards the future.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you have the opportunity to work on projects that matter, grow your skills and knowledge, take care of yourself and your family, be your authentic self, and live a full life. Our company offers:
A career development platform with an international organization where you can build the career you've always dreamed of.
An internationally recognized company as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies globally by Fortune.
A company recognized for being one of the best big companies to work for, as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This role is based in our Alajuela location. As an Industrial Process Improvement Specialist, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing optimal manufacturing processes and method improvements aligned with product specifications and quality standards.
You'll recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls, and be responsible for activities related to installing and validating production lines, as well as managing the lifecycle of equipment.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that production lines meet the product specifications.
- Establish clear criteria for conforming and non-conforming products and test methods for verifying conformance.
- Provide daily support to manufacturing activities to meet established goals for safety, quality, cost, and production.
- Maintain systems that track key performance indicators such as yield, nonconforming material, or lead time.
- If indicators show an adverse trend, work with the functional team to plan and implement necessary changes.
- Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Utilize basic statistical tools.
- Keep equipment operational by coordinating calibration, maintenance, and repair services; following manufacturer instructions and established procedures; requesting special service when needed.
- Maintain manufacturing systems such as SAP routers and BOMs up-to-date.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in technical engineering fields such as electronic, electrical, electromechanical, materials, mechanical, mechatronics, or chemical.
- At least 2 years of experience working in similar roles, preferably in manufacturing.
- Knowledge of statistical techniques (DOE, SPC) is required.
- Familiarity with computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Willingness to travel.
- Intermediate level of English proficiency required.
- Available to work 100% on site (Coyol, Alajuela).
- Administrative shift schedule (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Desired experience in validation plans for medical industry products and processes and root cause problem-solving methodologies.
- Knowledge of FDA, GMP, and ISO guidelines.
- Preference for careers in Mechatronic, Electromechanical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering, or related technical fields.
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