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Job Title

Director, Plastics Engineering

The** **Opportunity

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. Join our dynamic Infectious Disease team located in **Scarborough, Maine** as a **Director, Plastics Engineering.**

The **Director, Plastics Engineering** is responsible for leading and implementing the plastic molding strategy for the Business Unit. The strategy includes scaling operations from R&D prototype designs to high cavitation molding processes, utilizing systems and technology to maximize efficiency. This role works closely with Tooling Engineers and suppliers to optimize precision injection molding processes to produce high-quality plastic components with tight tolerances. This role involves hands-on engineering, process validation, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient and reliable manufacturing operations.

The **Director, Plastics Engineering** is also responsible for the molding activities to advance the strategic engineering objectives for the Business Unit. Works regularly with R&D, operations, supply chain, quality and suppliers. Performs capacity analysis for new molds, injection molding machines and makes recommendations for future investment. Manages measurement system analysis, design control and leads equipment selection, process development, validation, FMEA and Design of Experiments (DOEs). Will manage capital investment and execution in Mold equipment, Molds and Tooling.

What You’ll Work** **On

+ Partner with extended team members in R&D, manufacturing quality and suppliers on molding related projects for new and existing products.

+ Define Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) and Critical Process Parameters (CPPs).

+ Define molding process windows by applying Scientific Molding methodologies utilizing design of experiment (DOE) tools and software.

+ Develop the relationship between molding key process input variables (KPIVs) and key process output variables (KPOVs) for plastic components throughout the value stream.

+ Work with suppliers to specify critical molding cell equipment from mold, molding machines, end of arm tooling, machine side automation, and assembly operations.

+ Oversee the writing of specifications; design verification/validation (IQ, OQ and PQ) protocols and reports.

+ Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at equipment manufacturers for acceptance per Abbott equipment URS and mold build standards

+ Lead cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve molding issues.

+ Apply knowledge of SOLIDWORKS CAD design software and the ability to develop sophisticated 3D models and flow modeling.

+ Apply process design and development expertise along with knowledge of tooling/automation design and procurement/qualification of new molds.

+ Manage capital investment planning and execution in Mold Equipment, Molds and Tooling.

+ Drive continuous improvement in overall mold lifecycle management by implementing a robust system for measuring tool life and planning for future investments.

+ Ensures compliance with Environmental, Safety, Quality and Compliance expectations of the business.

+ Ensures compliance with country regulations and ISO standards while driving innovation and efficiency in manufacturing.

Required** **Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or technical discipline such as Plastics Engineering,

Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Industrial Engineering, etc.

+ 10 - 15 years of technical work experience in precision injection molding, preferably in the medical device industry.

+ Knowledge of mold design fundamentals, molding process development, plastic resin behavior and required tooling/equipment.

+ Previous experience leading a Molding Manufacturing organization or business with an excess of $100MM responsibility.

Preferred

+ AIM Institute or equivalent certificate preferred.

+ Knowledge of FDA QSR's and ISO requirements preferred.

Apply** **Now

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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 $147,300.00 – $294,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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