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Abbott Sr. Product Stewardship Engineer in Westford, Massachusetts
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
VASCULAR DIVISION
Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott’s Vascular division, we’re advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in Vascular, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Senior Product Stewardship Engineer will support the Vascular Division. This position will lead and support the product stewardship activity and EHS development, implementation, and management of the product stewardship and restricted substance programs. This position will sit at our Westford, Massachusetts location.
Ensure compliance with geography specific restricted substance requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH, EU MDR) and Abbott Restricted Substance Management (RSM) requirements
Change management of implementing EU MDR ((EU) 2017/745) regulation at divisional and corporate level for material compliance element
Ensure part, packaging, and product information is accurately tracked in database
Work with Corporate Regulatory/Product Stewardship team and provide updates as needed
Facilitate, track, and work with various groups on component changes in the manufacture, import and distribution of any new product or relocation of manufacturing processes
Work with component suppliers on procuring information for Restricted Substance Management (RSM) requirements
Facilitate division compliance with all RSM reporting requirements
Coordinate with R & D support, the implementation and integration of RSM evaluations
Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS) 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
Six Sigma based improvements for existing processes/new process design for REACH ((EC) 1907/2006), RoHS (EU Directive 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863), California Prop65 and other material compliance regulations
Support the implementation of Windchill Products Analytics (product stewardship database) and its replacement
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels with employees, customers, contractors, and vendors
Supports Environmental Management System, ISO 14001 and division sustainability efforts
Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, safety management quality, environmental science, scientific discipline or regulatory affairs
Technical experience in chemical, mechanical or biomedical engineering
Experience in product stewardship and/or restricted substance management (e.g., REACH, RoHS) preferred or supplier quality
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Product Stewardship or a related field such as Supplier Quality, R&D, operations, technical support, quality or regulatory
Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and across highly diverse teams is required
Drives functional performance that meets required standards and regulatory compliance
WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Manufacturing roles only)
Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Manufacturing roles only)
Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
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