Abbott

Manufacturing Engineer

Abbott$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in process or manufacturing engineering.
  • Experience in supporting medical extrusion processes.
  • Strong analytical skills with tools like Gage R&R and SPC.
  • Proficiency in developing manufacturing documentation and protocols.
  • Familiarity with FDA regulations and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Support manufacturing lines for extrusion equipment and processes.
  • Evaluate production equipment and validate processes.
  • Interface with customers and vendors for component management.
  • Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.
  • Maintain effective communication across all organizational levels.
  • Participate in compliance with regulatory and company policies.

Benefits

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
  • 401(k)
Full Job Description
Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Temecula, California

Duration: 12 Months

100%Onsite

Summary:
  • 3 -5 years of experience as a Process or manufacturing engineer.
  • This position will support manufacturing processes for medical extrusion.
  • This position will support the current manufacturing processes and develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures in order to meet daily production schedules while enhancing productivity and product quality.

Job Duties:
  • Line support and international and internal customer support.
  • Significant/essential duties, tasks or responsibilities which employees in this position are required to perform.
  • Support the extrusion manufacturing lines by providing support to the extruder equipment and processes.
  • Evaluation of production equipment Production support and process validation Interface with customers and vendors for incoming components Troubleshoot manufacturing process and equipment Utilize tools like Gage R&R, Cp, Cpk, and SPC to improve processes Understand manufacturing concepts like Value Stream mapping, 5S and Visual Workplace to improve quality, labor efficiency, and throughput.
  • Protocol and report writing Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation Work with cross functional teams as required Develop and implement process improvements Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements. Complies with U.S.
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
  • Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
  • Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
  • Activities require a significant amount of sitting in front of a computer monitor, some standing and walking.
  • Significant use of hands and arms, plus finger dexterity to reach, point, write, type, operate a computer and other office equipment.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
  • Long Term Disability
  • Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
  • MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
  • 401(k)

  • Published on 29 May 2026, 5:19 PM

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113,000 employees
Market Cap
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Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
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