Abbott Laboratories seeks an Extrusion Manufacturing Engineer II to optimize and scale extrusion processes for medical and pharmaceutical products. You will develop and validate extrusion parameters, lead continuous improvement and root-cause investigations, and ensure compliance with cGMP and ISO 13485 standards. Partner with R&D, quality, and operations to transfer new products to manufacturing, reduce scrap, improve yield, and support equipment qualification. This role offers growth, exposure to global health technologies, and a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Develop, optimize, and document extrusion manufacturing processes for medical and pharmaceutical products Lead process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure compliance with cGMP and ISO 13485 Analyze production data to reduce scrap, improve yield, and increase throughput Troubleshoot extrusion equipment and process issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions Support new product introduction and technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing Collaborate with quality, operations, and supply chain on continuous improvement projects Maintain process documentation, work instructions, and technical reports Support equipment selection, qualification, and capacity expansion initiatives Extrusion process engineering Medical device or pharma manufacturing Process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) Statistical process control (SPC) CAD and technical drawing interpretation Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma cGMP and ISO 13485 compliance Equipment troubleshooting and optimization Data analysis and reporting Cross-functional project management Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certifications in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing (e.g., ASQ CQM/OE, CQE) ISO 13485 and cGMP training/certifications
