JOB DESCRIPTION:

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](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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](http://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, consistent with applicable law.

Connect with us at [www.abbott.com](http://www.abbott.com/), on Facebook at [www.facebook.com/Abbott](http://www.facebook.com/Abbott) and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

$61,300.00 – $122,700.00

In 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.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

About Us

**Abbott** is about the power of health. For more than 135 years,**Abbott** has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of **Abbott** come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.

We invite you to explore opportunities at **Abbott** , to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, **Abbott** welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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