Manufacturing Process Engineer
Abbott Labs (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as 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
The Manufacturing Process Engineer will drive cost-effective manufacturing strategies by analyzing production processes, supply chain inputs, and product designs to identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency. This role partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Suppliers to evaluate manufacturing alternatives, develop business cases, and support data-driven decisions that optimize product cost, quality, and delivery performance throughout the product lifecycle.
What You’ll Work On
- Build, maintain, and refine cost models and simulations to support design decisions
- Provide data-driven insights and design alternatives to engineering teams
- Assist in identifying cost-reduction opportunities through modeling, benchmarking, and analysis
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to gather inputs for model development
- Document, present, and communicate findings to support stakeholder decision-making
- Support Cost Forensic activities, including value engineering, benchmarking, supplier workshops, negotiations, and Statements of Work
- Track and report basic performance metrics related to cost modeling initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- 3-5 years of relevant experience (internships or co-ops applicable)
- Experience with Automated - Assembly, Manufacturing or Packaging processes.
- Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills
- Basic project management and communication capabilities
- Ability to work effectively under the direction of senior engineers or project leads
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing and managing RFPs, technical specifications, and requirements documentation.
- Experience developing and managing Engineering Services Statements of Work
- Exposure to cost modeling, value engineering, or cost analysis methodologies
- Experience working in cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, manufacturing)
- Familiarity with data analysis or simulation tools
- Interest in supplier cost analysis, benchmarking, or negotiations
- Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$61,300.00 – $122,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Product Development
DIVISION:
GPS Global Purchasing Services
LOCATION:
United States > Abbott Park : AP52
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
Summary
Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.
Job title
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Experience level
3-5 years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
United States - Illinois - Abbott Park, no remote work.
Salary
$61k–$123k
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Abbott Park, Green Oaks, IL, USA