Project Engineer for Medical Devices Industry (temporary 12 months-visa required)

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Manages the implementation of MPS (Marketed Product Support) projects, AOS projects (supplier change projects), and short-term implementations to avoid shortages, supplies, materials, and accessories; may provide occasional support to NPI (New Product Introduction) projects in their transfer phase from design to manufacturing environment. This is done through interdisciplinary teams, in compliance with company standards, procedures, regulations, and industry standards.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage projects according to business needs, including: Geographic introductions, Line extensions, Process/product transfers between different sites, Changes or introductions of components/materials with global impact/high complexity (e.g., changes in product packaging and labeling).
• Develop and control the project schedule and budget. Interact with the project team and various functional areas locally and globally to ensure deliverables are met according to the project schedule and budget.
• Coordinate resource allocation with functional areas to ensure tasks are completed.
• Lead execution of activities and documentation of design control phases (when applicable) according to the schedule.
• Carry out specific activities such as: equipment and process validation protocols, changes in drawings and procedures, SAP settings, DCCs, and FA – FSFA.
• Interact with suppliers at national and international levels to obtain materials, products, and/or services required for the project.
• Implement, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators for the project.
• Define and implement appropriate operational mechanisms for effective communication with the project team.
• Ensure proper closure/correction of any open deviation during project execution.
• Troubleshoot any event affecting the manufacturing process caused by project errors.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and legal EHS requirements by following internal policies and procedures. Manage and supervise activities of assigned personnel, providing guidance, support, and measuring progress against established objectives.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Engineer: Industrial, Chemical, Materials, or related field.
• Desirable: Postgraduate degree or certification in Project Management.
• English B2+ (oral and written).

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the Medical Industry.
• Preferably at least 2 years of project execution experience

SKILLS 

• Office, Microsoft Project & Visio
• Desirable: Regulated Quality Management Systems (GMP, QSR, FDA, ISO, CAPA, Design Control)
• Desirable: Power BI, Minitab, AutoCAD, SolidWorks

OTHERS

• Current U.S. VISA (desirable)

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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