Manufacturing Engineer / Change Management

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Thoratec Switzerland GmbH is part of the medical device division of Abbott Laboratories , a fortune 500 company with over 115’000 employees worldwide. We are the global market leader for implantable and extracorporeal blood pumps based on magnetic levitation technology. Our life-saving systems, which we develop and manufacture in Zurich, are used for advanced heart failure patients needing short- or long-term circulatory support.

Our location in the heart of the city of Zurich has around 130 employees in the areas of development, quality and production of the CentriMag system and the HeartMate 3 . Currently, we are expanding our innovative team in Zurich and an exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and talented:

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER – CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Become part of a great team which is responsible for establishing and maintaining processes along the entire supply chain and manufacturing of life-supporting medical devices which are based on the fascinating technology of magnetic levitation. With your work you’ll ensure our products and processes meet the high standards of our industry and are in line with our policy “built as intended for your family”. In your role you will be interfacing and collaborating with cross-functional teams in Switzerland and the USA and various suppliers.

Main Responsibilities:

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Manage Change Orders in the PLM software (Windchill), ensuring workflow is correctly applied. Drive the implementation of changes. Make sure timelines are held.

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Support the documentation of the impact analysis for Change Orders in PLM.

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Make updates to production documents, such as part specifications, or procedures and drive the continuous improvement of these documents.

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Present changes to affected audiences and perform training sessions.

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Work with other departments to gather feedback, inputs, and buy in for Change Orders and present changes to the Change Impact Board (cross functional team).

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Make sure parts are set up correctly in the ERP system (SAP)

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Guide and train Engineering and other functional users in the use of PLM system and change processes.

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Support process and system improvements for the PLM software and the change process.

Required Qualifications:

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You have a basic technical training or degree

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You have 0-5 year(s) of professional experience in a regulated environment, preferably medical devices.

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Proficiency in English with excellent technical writing skills

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Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex topics in a correct and concise manner

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Detail-oriented with strong time management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines

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You are proficient in MS Office and have experience with a PLM and ERP system.

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You collaborate well with other departments, such as Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, Project Management, Purchasing, Planning or suppliers.

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You have a conscientious, and well-structured way of working with a high degree of ownership. You prioritize your work according to business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

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German would be an asset

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Familiarity with Windchill or SAP would be an asset.

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Experience in change management and training system would be an asset.

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Knowledge of the regulations applicable in medical technology (ISO 13485 / FDA 21CFR Part 820 / GxP) is an asset.

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Experience in manufacturing of electronic products

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and fuller life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will have access to:

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Career development with an international company where you can grow

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A workplace in a fortune 500 company and the world’s leading manufacturer of medical devices

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A challenging position in a crisis independent industry

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To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team

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Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise

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Competitive compensations and benefits

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A workplace in the heart of Zurich

We are looking for highly motivated person who would like to be part of our passionate team with broad responsibilities. Do you have what it takes? Then send us your application including motivation letter, curriculum vitae, letter of recommendation and diplomas today. We are looking forward to meeting you in the heart of Zurich!

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The base pay for this position is
N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Manufacturing

     

DIVISION:

HF Heart Failure

        

LOCATION:

Switzerland : Technoparkstrass 1 CH 8005

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable